- Born
- January 1, 1895
- Died
- May 2, 1972 (aged 77)
- Place of birth
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Also known as
- John Edgar Hoover
Biography
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States.