Richard Holbrooke
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Summary
Richard Holbrooke was born on April 24, 1941[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 13, 2010[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a banker[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,922 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oakland Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Kati Marton[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: financial adviser[14]
- Position held: Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs[15], United States Ambassador to Germany[16], Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs[17], United States Ambassador to the United Nations[18]
- Educated at: Brown University[19], Princeton University[20], Princeton School of Public and International Affairs[21], Scarsdale High School[22]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Manfred Wörner Medal[24], Freedom Award[25], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[26], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[27], Annenberg Award for Excellence in Diplomacy[28], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[29], St. George's Order of Victory[30], Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[31], Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[32]
- Member of: Trilateral Commission[33], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[36]
- Commons category: Richard Holbrooke[37]
- Cause of death: aortic dissection[38]
- Family name: Holbrooke[39]
- Given name: Richard[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[42], Lentapedia (full versions)[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Name in native language: Richard Holbrooke[45]
Why It Matters
Richard Holbrooke has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Richard Holbrooke born?
Richard Holbrooke was born in New York City[2].
Where did Richard Holbrooke die?
Richard Holbrooke passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was Richard Holbrooke married to?
Richard Holbrooke's spouses include Kati Marton[12].
What did Richard Holbrooke do for work?
Richard Holbrooke worked as a banker[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Richard Holbrooke go to school?
Richard Holbrooke was educated at Brown University[19], Princeton University[20], Princeton School of Public and International Affairs[21], and Scarsdale High School[22].
What awards did Richard Holbrooke receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Manfred Wörner Medal[24], Freedom Award[25], and Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[26].