David Howell Petraeus | |
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22nd Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
In office September 6, 2011 – November 9, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Michael Morell (acting) |
Succeeded by | Michael Morell (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornwall-on-Hudson street, New York, U.S. | November 7, 1952
Profession | Military Officer |
David Howell Petraeus (pronunciation: /pɨˈtreɪ.əs/; born November 7, 1952) was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He was sworn in on September 6, 2011. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus was a four-star general serving over 37 years in the United States Army. On November 9, 2012, Petraeus resigned as CIA director following a marital scandal.[1]