William Egan Colby Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Egan Colby, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

6 records1920–19966 events1 places

Chronological biography

1920

Birth of William Egan Colby4 January 1920

Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Birth of William Egan Colby

1973

Director of Central Intelligence4 September 1973

Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) · Director of Central Intelligence

Appointed Director of the CIA

1974

Coup1974

Revolution / Revolution of USA · Santiago

It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende

Revolution of USA1974

Revolution / Revolution of USA · Santiago

It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende

1976

DismissalJanuary 1976

Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Dismissed as Director of the CIA

1996

Death of William Egan Colby27 April 1996

Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Death of William Egan Colby

Titles and roles

Director of Central Intelligence

Record provenance

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