David Leakey

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Leakey
Occupation	Military Leader
Date Of Birth	May 18, 1952(1952-05-18)
Age	72
Birthplace	United Kingdom
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Taurus

David Leakey Biography

David Leakey is one of the most popular and richest Military Leader who was born on May 18, 1952 in United Kingdom, United Kingdom.

After attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Leakey was commissioned into the Royal Tank Regiment as a second lieutenant (on probation) on 27 February 1971. From 4 September 1971 to 1 July 1974 he was a university cadet while he read law at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. His commission was confirmed on 1 July 1974 with seniority from 1 February 1971. He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 July 1974 with seniority from 1 February 1973, and to captain on 1 August 1977. He served in the UK, Northern Ireland, Germany, Bosnia and in Canada in armoured vehicles and in tanks (Chieftain and Challenger).

Having attended the Staff College, Camberley, he was promoted to major on 30 September 1984. He was appointed Chief of Staff at 7th Armoured Brigade (Germany), Military Assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff and then Commanding Officer of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment.

David Leakey Net Worth

David Leakey is one of the richest Military Leader from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Leakey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lieutenant General Arundell David Leakey, CMG, CVO, CBE (born 18 May 1952) is a former British military commander. He was Director General of the European Union Military Staff in the Council of the European Union, Brussels. In 2010 he was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, a role he held until February 2018.

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Leakey was appointed as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod in the House of Lords from 21 December 2010. In early 2020 Leakey argued strongly against former speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow from being appointed to the House of Lords. Shadow Home Secretary and Member of Parliament Diane Abbott has defended Bercow, stating that as a military man, Leakey was “unlikely to have been bullied by Bercow”. She was roundly criticized for these comments.

Facts & Trivia

Ventzislav Ranked on the list of most popular Military Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. David Leakey celebrates birthday on May 18 of every year.

Leakey was chairman of the National Children’s Orchestra, but he resigned in June 2014. He is an amateur piano player and singer. He is married with two sons. He enjoys classical music, playing squash, tennis, golf, most field sports, and chain sawing.