Richard Armitage

American diplomat and government official (1945-2025)
Person human Q623395
Richard Armitage
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Richard Armitage

Summary

Richard Armitage is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wellesley[2]. He was born on April 26, 1945[3]. He died in Arlington County[4]. He died on April 13, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,887 views/month, #6,701 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Armitage's place of birth was Wellesley[2].
  • Richard Armitage died in Arlington County[4].
  • Richard Armitage was born on April 26, 1945[3].
  • Richard Armitage died on April 13, 2025[5].
  • A child of Richard Armitage was Lee Armitage[8].
  • Richard Armitage held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Richard Armitage's native language[10].
  • Richard Armitage's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Armitage held the position of United States Deputy Secretary of State[11].
  • Richard Armitage held the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs[12].
  • Richard Armitage's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Richard Armitage was educated at St. Pius X Catholic High School[14].
  • Richard Armitage received the Presidential Citizens Medal[15].
  • Richard Armitage received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Richard Armitage received the Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[17].
  • Richard Armitage received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18].
  • Richard Armitage received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[19].
  • Richard Armitage received the Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[20].
  • Richard Armitage is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Armitage's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Armitage's member of sports team is recorded as Navy Midshipmen football[23].
  • Richard Armitage was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • Richard Armitage's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[25].
  • Richard Armitage's Commons category is recorded as Richard Armitage[26].
  • Richard Armitage's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wellesley[2], Richard Armitage… he was born on April 26, 1945[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31] and St. Pius X Catholic High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1958[34].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Armitage's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include United States Deputy Secretary of State[11], a public office[35], in United States[36], founded in 1972[37] and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs[12], a position[38], in United States[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Citizens Medal[15], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1969[42]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[17], a grade of an order[45], in Romania[46]; Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[47], in New Zealand[48]; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[19], a grade of an order[49], in Japan[50], founded in 2003[51]; and Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[20], a grade of an order[52], in Australia[53].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Armitage was Lee Armitage[8]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Richard Armitage died on April 13, 2025[5]. He died in Arlington County[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Armitage ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,887 views/month, #6,701 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Richard Armitage born?

Richard Armitage's place of birth was Wellesley[2].

Where did Richard Armitage die?

Richard Armitage passed away in Arlington County[4].

What did Richard Armitage do for work?

Richard Armitage worked as politician[6].

Where did Richard Armitage go to school?

Richard Armitage was educated at United States Naval Academy[13] and St. Pius X Catholic High School[14].

What awards did Richard Armitage receive?

Honors received include Presidential Citizens Medal[15], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[17], and Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18].

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  25. [5] . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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