Born on May 15, 1937 Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright whose real name is Marie Jana Korbelová was an American diplomat who served as the 64th United States Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton.
She was the first female secretary of state in U.S. history.
Madeleine is said to have been born in Czechoslovakia but moved to the United States in 1948 with her family.
Her father, diplomat Josef Korbel, settled the family in Denver, Colorado, and she became a U.S. citizen in 1957.
Albright is the daughter of Josef Korbel, a Czech diplomat, and Anna Korbel (née Spieglová).
Madeleine Albright died of Cancer on March 23, 2022, at the age of 84
Madeleine Albright Real Age: How Old Was Madeleine Albright When She Died?
Madeleine Albright was said to have been 84 years of age at the time of her death. She was said to have died after battling with Cancer for some time.
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64th United States Secretary of State | |
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In office January 23, 1997 – January 20, 2001 |
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President | Bill Clinton |
Deputy | Strobe Talbott |
Preceded by | Warren Christopher |
Succeeded by | Colin Powell |
20th United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
In office January 27, 1993 – January 21, 1997 |
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President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Edward J. Perkins |
Succeeded by | Bill Richardson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Marie Jana Korbelová
May 15, 1937 |
Died | March 23, 2022 (aged 84) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Joseph Medill Patterson Albright
(m. 1959; div. 1982) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Purcellville, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
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