Robert Gates
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Summary
Robert Gates was born on September 25, 1943[1], in Wichita[2]. He has worked as an air force officer[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,717 views/month, #5,889 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[6]
- Native language: English[7]
- Position held: Chancellor of the College of William & Mary[8]
- Employer: Central Intelligence Agency[9]
- Educated at: College of William & Mary[10], Georgetown University[11], Indiana University[12], Indiana University Bloomington[13], Wichita East High School[14]
- Award received: Presidential Citizens Medal[15], Presidential Medal of Freedom[16], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[17], Arthur S. Flemming Award[18], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[19], Order of Bahrain[20], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[21], Annenberg Award for Excellence in Diplomacy[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[25]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[26]
- Commons category: Robert Gates[27]
- Military, police or special rank: first lieutenant[28]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[29]
- Family name: Gates[30]
- Given name: Robert[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Gates[32]
- Commons gallery: Robert Gates[33]
- Described by source: Lentapedia (full versions)[34], Lentapedia[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[36], English[37]
- Birth name: Robert Michael Gates[38]
- Name in native language: Robert Michael Gates[39]
Why It Matters
Robert Gates has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Robert Gates born?
Robert Gates's place of birth was Wichita[2].
What did Robert Gates do for work?
Robert Gates worked as an air force officer[3] and politician[4].
Where did Robert Gates go to school?
Robert Gates was educated at College of William & Mary[10], Georgetown University[11], Indiana University[12], and Indiana University Bloomington[13].
What awards did Robert Gates receive?
Honors received include Presidential Citizens Medal[15], Presidential Medal of Freedom[16], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[17], and Arthur S. Flemming Award[18].