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Richard Armitage, born on April 26, 1945 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, is a politician. That puts Richard Armitage at 81 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes St. Pius X Catholic High School. Awards on record include Presidential Citizens Medal, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania and 4 more.
My Take
Okay, Richard Armitage is one of those Washington figures I find way more interesting than the headlines ever let on. The man did three combat tours in Vietnam as a riverine warfare advisor before he ever set foot in a State Department hallway, and you can just tell that shaped the blunt, no-nonsense way he operated. As Colin Powell's deputy, he was the gruff, weightlifting, plain-talking counterweight to all the polished diplomatese around him, and I kind of love that. He's also weirdly beloved in Japan, of all places, racking up the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun and an honorary doctorate from Keio. A Republican insider who somehow earned respect across the aisle and across the Pacific? That's a rare and genuinely fascinating career, if you ask me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Armitage
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・アーミテージ
- Reading
- りちゃーど・あーみてーじ
- Born
- April 26, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- High school
- St. Pius X Catholic High School
Awards & achievements
- Presidential Citizens Medal
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania
- Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- 2015 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
- 2010 Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia
- 2018 doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Richard Armitage born?
Born April 26, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Richard Armitage from?
Richard Armitage is from Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Richard Armitage do?
Richard Armitage works as politician.
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