About John H. Waller
Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 81). John H. Waller was an American historian, writer and spy.
John Henry Waller (May 8, 1923 – November 4, 2004) was an American historian and author, as well as the Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1980.
Early life Waller was born in Paw Paw, Michigan, to George and Marguerite ( Rowland) Waller on May 8, 1923. His report exonerated senior intelligence officials Theodore Shackley, deputy to the director of clandestine operations, and Thomas Clines, director of training in the clandestine services.
In retirement, he was reported to have been a full-time writer. as well as A History of Sino-Indian Relations: Hostile Co-Existence under the pseudonym John Rowland.
On November 4, 2004, Waller died due to complications from pneumonia at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John H. Waller's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John H. Waller's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John H. Waller?
American spy, historian and writer
When was John H. Waller born?
John H. Waller was born on 8 May 1923 in Paw Paw.
When did John H. Waller die?
John H. Waller died on 4 November 2004 in Arlington.
What was John H. Waller's occupation?
John H. Waller was a historian, writer and spy.
What nationality was John H. Waller?
John H. Waller was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John H. Waller (CIA official)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John H. Waller. https://biography.guide/john-h-waller-historian/
MLA: "John H. Waller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-h-waller-historian/.
Chicago: "John H. Waller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-h-waller-historian/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC