Alexander Haig

former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Army general (1924-2010)
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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 (3,006 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 (3,006 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 43 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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Class ancestry

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  1. 28d ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → alexander-meigs-haig
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  4. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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