William Colby
American intelligence agent (1920–1996)
William Egan Colby (January 4, 1920 – April 27, 1996) was an American intelligence officer. He was Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976.
William Colby | |
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| Director of Central Intelligence | |
| In office September 4, 1973 – January 30, 1976 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Deputy | Vernon A. Walters |
| Preceded by | Vernon A. Walters (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | George H. W. Bush |
| Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Operations | |
| In office March 2, 1973 – August 24, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Thomas Karamessines |
| Succeeded by | William Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Egan Colby January 4, 1920 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1996 (aged 76) Rock Point, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Heinzen (1945–1984) Sally Shelton (1984–1996) |
| Children | 5 (with Heinzen) |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Columbia University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | Office of Strategic Services |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Colby was DCI under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford until January 30, 1976 after which time he was replaced by George H. W. Bush.
Colby died on April 27, 1996 died from a stroke or a heart attack while canoeing in Rock Point, Maryland at the age of 76.[1]
References
change- ↑ Weiner, Tim (May 7, 1996). "William E. Colby, 76, Head of C.I.A. in a Time of Upheaval". New York Times. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
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