Robert Mueller
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Robert Swan Mueller III was an American lawyer who served as the sixth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013.
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Robert Swan Mueller III was an American military officer, lawyer, and government official. Born in New York City in 1944, he served as a captain in the military during the Vietnam War. His professional career in law and government began in 1968 and concluded in 1971. He held the positions of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, special prosecutor, and United States Deputy Attorney General.
Mueller was educated at Princeton University, New York University, the University of Virginia School of Law, and St. Paul's School. A member of the Republican Party, he was affiliated with the Episcopal Church and spoke English. He was recognized in the Time 100 collection. Robert Mueller died on March 20, 2026.
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- Republican Party (United States)
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- Episcopal Church
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- ˈɹɑb.əɹt ˈmʌlər
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- Parkinson's disease
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Encyclopedic overview
Robert Swan Mueller III (/ˈmʌlər/; August 7, 1944 – March 20, 2026) was an American lawyer who served as the sixth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013.
A graduate of Princeton University and New York University, Mueller served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War, receiving a Bronze Star for heroism and a Purple Heart. He later attended the University of Virginia School of Law. Mueller was a registered Republican in Washington, D.C., and was appointed or reappointed to Senate-confirmed positions by presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
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