Chris Kyle

American war veteran and author (1974-2013)
Person human Q2964775
Chris Kyle
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Chris Kyle

Summary

Chris Kyle is a human[1]. He was born in Odessa[2]. He was born on April 8, 1974[3]. He died in Erath County[4]. He died on February 2, 2013[5]. He worked as an United States Navy SEALs[6], autobiographer[7], sniper[8], and businessperson[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Chris Kyle's place of birth was Odessa[2].
  • Chris Kyle passed away in Erath County[4].
  • Chris Kyle was born on April 8, 1974[3].
  • Chris Kyle died on February 2, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Texas State Cemetery[11].
  • Chris Kyle's father was Wayne Kyle[12].
  • Chris Kyle's mother was Deby Kyle[13].
  • Among Chris Kyle's spouses was Taya Kyle[14].
  • Chris Kyle held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Chris Kyle's professions included United States Navy SEALs[6].
  • Chris Kyle's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Chris Kyle worked as a sniper[8].
  • Chris Kyle worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Chris Kyle's education included a stint at Tarleton State University[16].
  • Chris Kyle received the Bronze Star Medal[17].
  • Chris Kyle received the Purple Heart[18].
  • Chris Kyle received the Silver Star[19].
  • Chris Kyle is recorded as male[20].
  • Chris Kyle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Chris Kyle's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[22].
  • Chris Kyle's Commons category is recorded as Chris Kyle[23].
  • Chris Kyle's military, police or special rank is recorded as Chief Petty Officer[24].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[25].
  • Chris Kyle was part of the conflict 2003 invasion of Iraq[26].
  • Chris Kyle's family name is recorded as Kyle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Kyle's place of birth was Odessa[2]. He was born on April 8, 1974[3]. His father was Wayne Kyle[12]. His mother was Deby Kyle[13].

Education

Chris Kyle was educated at Tarleton State University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include United States Navy SEALs[6], autobiographer[7], sniper[8], and businessperson[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[17], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30]; Purple Heart[18], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1932[33]; and Silver Star[19], a star[34], in United States[35], founded in 1918[36].

Personal Life

Among Chris Kyle's spouses was Taya Kyle[14].

Death and Burial

Chris Kyle died on February 2, 2013[5]. He passed away in Erath County[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[25]. Burial took place at Texas State Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Chris Kyle has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include American Sniper[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Chris Kyle born?

Chris Kyle was born in Odessa[2].

Where did Chris Kyle die?

Chris Kyle passed away in Erath County[4].

Who were Chris Kyle's parents?

Chris Kyle's father was Wayne Kyle[12]. Chris Kyle's mother was Deby Kyle[13].

Who was Chris Kyle married to?

Chris Kyle's spouses include Taya Kyle[14].

What did Chris Kyle do for work?

Chris Kyle worked as United States Navy SEALs[6], autobiographer[7], sniper[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Chris Kyle go to school?

Chris Kyle was educated at Tarleton State University[16].

What awards did Chris Kyle receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[17], Purple Heart[18], and Silver Star[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . nypost.com. Retrieved . nypost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . biography.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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