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In 1946, when Norman Schwarzkopf was 12, he moved with his father to Tehran, Iran.[18] In Iran, he learned shooting, horseback riding, and hunting.[19] Schwarzkopf developed a lifelong interest in Middle Eastern culture.[20] The family moved to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1947, following a new military assignment for Herbert Schwarzkopf.[21] The senior Schwarzkopf visited Italy, Heidelberg, Frankfurt,[22] and Berlin, Germany during his military duties, and the younger Schwarzkopf accompanied him. By 1951 he had returned to Iran briefly before returning to the United States. Herbert Schwarzkopf died in 1958.[23] From a young age, Norman wanted to be a military officer, following his father's example.[10]
He attended the Community High School in Tehran, later the International School of Geneva,[24] and briefly Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany (1948–49), and Heidelberg American High School in Heidelberg, Germany (1949–50).[25] He eventually graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1952.[26][Note 2] He was also a member of Mensa.[28] Schwarzkopf graduated valedictorian out of his class of 150,[29] and his IQ was tested at 168.[30][31] Schwarzkopf then attended the United States Military Academy where he played football, wrestled, sang and conducted the West Point Chapel choir.[28] His large frame (6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) in height and 240 pounds (110 kg) in weight) was advantageous in athletics.[32]