Pete Hegseth
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Summary
Pete Hegseth was born on June 6, 1980[1], in Minneapolis[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], television presenter[4], writer[5], basketball player[6], and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.0071% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218,726 views/month, #71 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wendy Patrice Windley[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: Norwegian Americans[11]
- Occupation: political donor[12], civil servant[13], pundit[14]
- Field of work: television[15], creative and professional writing[16], military affairs[17], politics[18], proselytism[19]
- Position held: United States Secretary of Defense[20]
- Notable work: American Crusade[21], The War on Warriors[22]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[23], Joint Service Commendation Medal[24], Expert Infantryman Badge[25], Combat Infantryman Badge[26], Army Commendation Medal[27], National Defense Service Medal[28], Afghanistan Campaign Medal[29], Iraq Campaign Medal[30], Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal[31], Global War on Terrorism Service Medal[32], Armed Forces Reserve Medal[33], Army Service Ribbon[34], Overseas Service Ribbon[35], NATO Medal[36]
- Member of: Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches[37]
- Religion or worldview: Evangelicalism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[40]
- Military branch: United States Army[41]
- Commons category: Pete Hegseth[42]
- Military, police or special rank: major[43]
- Participated in conflict: Iraq War[44], War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[45]
- Sport: basketball[46]
- Family name: Hegseth[47]
- Given name: Peter[48], Brian[49], Pete[50]
- Official website: https://petehegseth.com/[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pete Hegseth[52]
- Work location: Arlington County[53]
- Allegiance: United States[54]
- Described at URL: https://www.thewrap.com/snl-cold-open-trump-late-night-colin-jost-pete-hegseth/[55]
- Participant in: Sep. 2025 Hegseth Quantico military brass assembly[56], United States government group chat leaks[57]
Why It Matters
Pete Hegseth has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Pete Hegseth born?
Pete Hegseth's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].
Who was Pete Hegseth married to?
Pete Hegseth's spouses include Wendy Patrice Windley[9].
What did Pete Hegseth do for work?
Pete Hegseth worked as a politician[3], television presenter[4], writer[5], basketball player[6], and military officer[7].
What awards did Pete Hegseth receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[23], Joint Service Commendation Medal[24], Expert Infantryman Badge[25], and Combat Infantryman Badge[26].