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John Simpson

1932 – 2017

American secret service agent, born 1932

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About John Simpson

Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). John Simpson was an American police officer, lawyer and u.S. Secret Service agent.

John Richard Simpson (February 13, 1932 – February 10, 2017) was the first U.S. Interpol President (1984–1988) and was the sixteenth Director of the United States Secret Service (1981–1992).

Born in 1932, Simpson served in the United States Army, graduated from Loyola College in Montreal before attending Portia Law School.

Simpson joined the Secret Service in 1962 during his time at Portia Law (graduating in 1964 and was elected as his Law School President) and became Special Agent with the Presidential Protective Division in 1978.

After retiring as Director in 1992, Simpson became a commissioner in the United States Parole Commission for 2 terms.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
New England School of Law
Positions held
President of Interpol
Employers
United States Secret Service
Also known as
Mark John Richard Simpson

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Simpson?

American secret service agent, born 1932

When was John Simpson born?

John Simpson was born on 13 February 1932 in Boston.

When did John Simpson die?

John Simpson died on 10 February 2017 in Bowie, Maryland.

What was John Simpson's occupation?

John Simpson was a police officer, lawyer and u.S. Secret Service agent.

What nationality was John Simpson?

John Simpson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Simpson

· Wikidata: Q6257953

· DBpedia: John Simpson (police official)

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