Edward Snowden

Profession: NSA Contractor

Nationality:

Biography: Came to international attention after leaking thousands of classified documents from the National Security Agency to several media outlets.

He acquired the documents while working as an NSA contractor. The leaked documents revealed publicly numerous global surveillance programs for the first time.

Born: June 21, 1983
Birthplace: Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
Age: 41 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Historical Events

2013-06-05 The first article based on NSA leaked documents by Edward Snowden are published by the Guardian Newspaper in the UK
2013-06-09 Edward Snowden publicly makes his identity known as the leaker of NSA documents
2013-06-14 The US government charges NSA leaker Edward Snowden with violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property
2022-09-26 Edward Snowden, former US intelligence contractor who exposed NSA surveillance program granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin

Biographies and Sources

Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship - BBC News