Joseph Snowden
American whistleblower and former NSA contractor (born 1983)
1983 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American whistleblower and former NSA contractor (born 1983)
Born
June 21, 1983
Age
~43 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
whistleblower, computer scientist, dissident
RussiaBorn in Elizabeth City
1983
Born in Elizabeth City (1983-06-21)
2004
EducationStudied at Anne Arundel Community College (2004–2005)
2013
AwardBert-Donnepp-Preis
2013
AwardSam Adams Award
2013
AwardFritz Bauer Prize
2013
AwardWhistleblower Prize
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Edward Joseph Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) intelligence contractor and whistleblower who leaked classified documents revealing the existence of global surveillance programs.
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Who is Joseph Snowden?+
Edward Joseph Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) intelligence contractor and whistleblower who leaked classified documents revealing the existence of global surveillance programs.
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Snowden born?+
Joseph Snowden was born on June 21, 1983.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Joseph
Joseph — June 21, 1983
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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