Edgar Edgar Hoover
American law enforcement administrator (1895–1972)
1895 — 1972
Quick Facts
Profession
American law enforcement administrator (1895–1972)
Born
January 1, 1895
Died
1972 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in Washington, D.C.Died in Washington, D.C.
1895
Born in Washington, D.C. (1895-01-01)
1924
PositionChief of the Bureau of Investigation (1924–1935)
1935
PositionDirector of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1935–1972)
1939
AwardNAS Public Welfare Medal
1972
Died in Washington, D.C.
About
John Edgar Hoover was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924. After 11 years in the post, Hoover became instrumental in founding the FBI in June 1935, where he remained as director for an additional 37 years until his death in May 1972 – serving a total of 48 years leading both the BOI and the FBI under eight presidents.
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Who is Edgar Edgar Hoover?+
John Edgar Hoover was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecesso
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Edgar Hoover born?+
Edgar Edgar Hoover was born on January 1, 1895.
When did Edgar Edgar Hoover die?+
Edgar Edgar Hoover died in 1972, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — January 1, 1895
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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