Alexander Haig

former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Army general (1924-2010)
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Alexander Haig was born on December 2, 1924, in Philadelphia.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] He held United States citizenship. His occupations included diplomat, politician, army officer, and businessperson.[11] He had a sibling, Frank Haig.[12]

He was educated at the United States Military Academy, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Columbia University, and University of Notre Dame. He held positions including Deputy National Security Advisor (1970–1973), White House Chief of Staff (1973–1974), Supreme Allied Commander Europe (1974–1979), and United States Secretary of State (1981–1982).

He died on February 20, 2010, in Baltimore, with the cause of death listed as infectious disease.[13][1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][14][15][16] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[17].

Alexander Haig

Summary

Alexander Haig is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1924[3]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He died on February 20, 2010[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], army officer[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,071 views/month, #6,386 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Haig's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Alexander Haig passed away in Baltimore[4].
  • Alexander Haig was born on December 2, 1924[3].
  • Alexander Haig died on February 20, 2010[5].
  • Alexander Haig is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Alexander Haig was Brian Haig[12].
  • Alexander Haig held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Alexander Haig worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alexander Haig worked as a politician[7].
  • Alexander Haig worked as an army officer[8].
  • Alexander Haig worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Alexander Haig held the position of United States Secretary of State[14].
  • Alexander Haig held the position of Deputy National Security Advisor[15].
  • Alexander Haig held the position of White House Chief of Staff[16].
  • Alexander Haig held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe[17].
  • Alexander Haig held the position of Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[18].
  • Alexander Haig was educated at United States Military Academy[19].
  • Alexander Haig's education included a stint at Walsh School of Foreign Service[20].
  • Alexander Haig's education included a stint at Columbia University[21].
  • Alexander Haig's education included a stint at University of Notre Dame[22].
  • Alexander Haig was educated at United States Army War College[23].
  • Alexander Haig's education included a stint at Columbia Business School[24].
  • Alexander Haig received the Distinguished Flying Cross[25].
  • Alexander Haig received the Bronze Star Medal[26].
  • Alexander Haig received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Haig's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 2, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[19], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30]; Walsh School of Foreign Service[20], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1919[33]; Columbia University[21], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1754[36], headquartered in Manhattan[37]; University of Notre Dame[22], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1842[40]; United States Army War College[23], a staff college[41], in United States[42], founded in 1901[43]; and Columbia Business School[24], a business school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1916[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], army officer[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include United States Secretary of State[14], a public office[47], in United States[48], founded in 1789[49]; Deputy National Security Advisor[15], a position[50], in United States[51]; White House Chief of Staff[16], a position[52], in United States[53], founded in 1946[54]; Supreme Allied Commander Europe[17], a military position[55], founded in 1951[56]; and Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[18], a position[57], in United States[58], founded in 1947[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], a courage award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1926[62]; Bronze Star Medal[26]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[27]; Purple Heart[63]; Air Medal[64]; and Silver Star[65].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Haig was Brian Haig[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[66]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[67].

Death and Burial

Alexander Haig died on February 20, 2010[5]. He passed away in Baltimore[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[68]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Alexander Haig ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,071 views/month, #6,386 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Haig born?

Alexander Haig's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Alexander Haig die?

Alexander Haig died in Baltimore[4].

What did Alexander Haig do for work?

Alexander Haig worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], army officer[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Alexander Haig go to school?

Alexander Haig was educated at United States Military Academy[19], Walsh School of Foreign Service[20], Columbia University[21], and University of Notre Dame[22].

What awards did Alexander Haig receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Bronze Star Medal[26], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[27], and Purple Heart[63].

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