(1885-1966)

Synopsis

Born in Texas in 1885, Chester W. Nimitz served in World War I as chief of staff to the commander of the U.S. Atlantic submarine force. In 1939, he was appointed chief of the Bureau of Navigation of the U.S. Navy. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Nimitz was elevated to commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet. In 1944, he was promoted to fleet admiral. After WWII, he served as chief of naval operation. He died in 1966 on Yerba Buena Island, California.

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QUICK FACTS

• Name: Chester William Nimitz
• Birth Year: 1885
• Birth date: February 24, 1885
• Birth State: Texas
• Birth City: Fredericksburg
• Birth Country: United States
• Gender: Male
• Best Known For: Chester W. Nimitz was commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II. A brilliant strategist, he commanded all land and sea forces in the central Pacific.
• Industries
• World War I
• World War II
• Astrological Sign: Pisces
• Schools
• U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
• Death Year: 1966
• Death date: February 20, 1966
• Death State: California
• Death City: Yerba Buena Island
• Death Country: United States

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CITATION INFORMATION

• Article Title: Chester W. Nimitz Biography
• Author: Biography.com Editors
• Website Name: The Biography.com website
• Url: https://www.biography.com/military-figures/chester-w-nimitz
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• Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
• Last Updated: April 1, 2021
• Original Published Date: April 2, 2014