John Boyd

Military Person

1927 – 1997

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Who was John Boyd?

Colonel John Richard Boyd was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and Pentagon consultant of the late 20th century, whose theories have been highly influential in the military, sports, business, and litigation.

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Born
Jan 23, 1927
Erie
Also known as
  • John R. Boyd
  • Colonel John Richard Boyd
  • John Richard Boyd
  • Forty Second Boyd
  • Genghis John
  • The Mad Major
  • The Ghetto Colonel
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
Lived in
  • Pennsylvania
Died
Mar 9, 1997
West Palm Beach
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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