Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

David Howell Petraeus Biography and Timeline

Follow David Howell Petraeus through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

David Howell Petraeus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2008–2008Years on this page

2008

CENTCOM

General · Tampa · Warfare / Afghanistan War

Takes command of United States Central Command

Role range: 2001-2021 – 2008-2010

Records, sources and methodology

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