Brent Scowcroft

9th & 17th United States National Security Advisor (1925-2020)
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Brent Scowcroft
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Brent Scowcroft

Summary

Brent Scowcroft is a human[1]. He was born in Ogden[2]. He was born on March 19, 1925[3]. He passed away in Falls Church[4]. He died on August 6, 2020[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], geopolitical analyst[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ogden[2], Brent Scowcroft…
  • Brent Scowcroft passed away in Falls Church[4].
  • Brent Scowcroft was born on March 19, 1925[3].
  • Brent Scowcroft died on August 6, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Brent Scowcroft held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Brent Scowcroft worked as a military officer[6].
  • Brent Scowcroft's professions included geopolitical analyst[7].
  • Brent Scowcroft's professions included politician[8].
  • Brent Scowcroft held the position of United States National Security Advisor[12].
  • Brent Scowcroft held the position of United States National Security Advisor[13].
  • Brent Scowcroft's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • Brent Scowcroft's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[15].
  • Brent Scowcroft was educated at School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University[16].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[19].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[21].
  • Brent Scowcroft received the Ewald von Kleist Prize[22].
  • Brent Scowcroft is recorded as male[23].
  • Brent Scowcroft's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Brent Scowcroft was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • Brent Scowcroft's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[26].
  • Brent Scowcroft's Commons category is recorded as Brent Scowcroft[27].

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Origins and Family

Brent Scowcroft's place of birth was Ogden[2]. He was born on March 19, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; United States Military Academy[15], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; and School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University[16], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1946[37]. Brent Scowcroft earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], geopolitical analyst[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include United States National Security Advisor[12], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1953[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[44], in United States[45]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1963[48]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[49], in Germany[50]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[21]; and Ewald von Kleist Prize[22], a peace award[51], in Germany[52], founded in 2009[53].

Personal Life

Brent Scowcroft was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

Brent Scowcroft died on August 6, 2020[5]. He died in Falls Church[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Brent Scowcroft ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Brent Scowcroft born?

Brent Scowcroft's place of birth was Ogden[2].

Where did Brent Scowcroft die?

Brent Scowcroft passed away in Falls Church[4].

What did Brent Scowcroft do for work?

Brent Scowcroft worked as military officer[6], geopolitical analyst[7], and politician[8].

Where did Brent Scowcroft go to school?

Brent Scowcroft was educated at Columbia University[14], United States Military Academy[15], and School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University[16].

What awards did Brent Scowcroft receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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  26. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general
    Member of political party Republican Party
    Described by source Brent Scowcroft, a Force on Foreign Policy for 40 Years, Dies at 95
    Family name Scowcroft
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