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David Petraeus is credited as a military officer, politician and soldier. Born on November 7, 1952, David Petraeus is from New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 73. Schooling on record includes Cornwall Central High School and Princeton University. Recorded honors include Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2012) and 5 more.
My Take
David Petraeus fascinates me less for the medals than for the arc. A Princeton mind who gave thirty-seven years to the Army and climbed all the way to CIA director, his resume reads like a textbook portrait of the American elite. But what holds my interest is the fall that followed the summit, the resignation in 2012 after reaching the very top. No stack of Bronze Stars or foreign honors makes a person immune to stumbling. The pressure, the glory, and the shadow together make this New York-born general a genuinely human story worth sitting with.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Petraeus
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ペトレイアス
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ぺとれいあす
- Born
- November 7, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / politician / soldier
2. Background
- High school
- Cornwall Central High School
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- 2012 Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- 2009 Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia
- 2010 James Madison Medal
- Combat Action Badge
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Petraeus born?
Born November 7, 1952 (age 73).
Where is David Petraeus from?
David Petraeus is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does David Petraeus do?
David Petraeus works as military officer, politician, soldier.
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