Michael Hayden

United States Air Force four-star general
Person human Q449604
Michael Hayden
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Michael Hayden

Summary

Michael Hayden is a human[1]. He was born in Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on March 17, 1945[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (895 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pittsburgh[2], Michael Hayden…
  • Michael Hayden was born on March 17, 1945[3].
  • Michael Hayden held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Michael Hayden worked as a military officer[4].
  • Michael Hayden's professions included politician[5].
  • Michael Hayden's field of work was military[8].
  • Michael Hayden's field of work was intelligence agency[9].
  • Michael Hayden's field of work was national security[10].
  • Among Michael Hayden's employers was Central Intelligence Agency[11].
  • Michael Hayden's education included a stint at Duquesne University[12].
  • Michael Hayden's education included a stint at North Catholic High School[13].
  • Michael Hayden received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • Michael Hayden received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Michael Hayden received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Michael Hayden received the Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[17].
  • Michael Hayden is recorded as male[18].
  • Michael Hayden's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Michael Hayden was affiliated with the independent politician[20].
  • Michael Hayden's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[21].
  • Michael Hayden's Commons category is recorded as Michael Hayden[22].
  • Michael Hayden's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Michael Hayden was part of the conflict war on terror[24].
  • Michael Hayden's family name is recorded as Hayden[25].
  • Michael Hayden's given name is recorded as Michael[26].
  • Michael Hayden's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Michael Hayden[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Michael Hayden… he was born on March 17, 1945[3].

Education

Educated at Duquesne University[12], a Catholic university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1878[30] and North Catholic High School[13], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1939[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4] and politician[5]. Fields of work include military[8], an armed organization[34]; intelligence agency[9], a government agency[35]; and national security[10], a type of security[36]. Among Michael Hayden's employers was Central Intelligence Agency[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1944[39]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[42], in United States[43]; and Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[17], a grade of an order[44], in Australia[45].

Personal Life

Michael Hayden was affiliated with the independent politician[20].

Why It Matters

Michael Hayden ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (895 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Michael Hayden born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Michael Hayden…

What did Michael Hayden do for work?

Michael Hayden worked as military officer[4] and politician[5].

Where did Michael Hayden go to school?

Michael Hayden was educated at Duquesne University[12] and North Catholic High School[13].

What awards did Michael Hayden receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], and Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . Australian Honours Search Facility. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Michael
    Field of work military, intelligence agency, national security
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