Yahoo HomePete Seeger
| Born | May 3, 1919 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
| Spouse | Toshi Seeger (m 1943 - 2013) |
| Children | Mika Seeger |
| Parents | Charles Seeger , Constance de Clyver Edson |
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