William Floyd Weld, famously known as Bill Weld is an American attorney, Politician, Businessman and an author. Bill turned 74 now and is married to Leslie Marshall (second wife). Bill has 5 children from his previous wife. Weld was born in Smithtown, New York is a Harward University Graduate. He grew up at Long Island and very passionate about studying. He completed his bachelors in classics (1966) from Harward College. Bill then pursued the diploma in International Economics and Political Science (1967) from Oxford University and then went to Harvard to attend the Law School (1970). There he received a J.D.
Career
Following to this education he started working as a clerk at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He then shifted to Boston and started working in a private law firm. He then entered into the judicial department and became assistant US Attorney general. Followingly Weld became the Governor of Massachusetts in 1990. He was also the first Republican to win a gubernatorial election that took place in past 20 years. Bill holds a vast experience in the politics and is a veteran. He is the 68th Governor of Massachusetts. On 15th February, 2019 Bill Weld announced that he will be contesting Donald Trump for the U.S Presidency Elections 2020.
Family Background and Relationships
Bill was engaged to Susan Roosevelt in 1975 and the marriage went until 2002 when they filed their Divorce. Bill fathered 5 children from Susan. In 2003, he got engaged to Leslie Marshall who is her current wife. Weld also holds a history with Harvard School as his ancestor Edmund Weld was amongst the early students to get education from the school.
Not only that, eighteen other members of Weld family have studied at Harvard School. Also the mother of Weld was descendent of William Floyd, the singer who has sung the famous Declaration of Independence of the U.S. Hence he holds a great respect amongst the citizens due to Bill’s background
The Presidency 2020
Bill, on February 2020 had announced himself running for the upcoming US Presidency Elections 2020 as a candidate. He is presenting his candidature from the Republican Party that he had left. Now he rejoined the Republic party.
Challenging Donald Trump, the current President of the US, Weld takes stand on and raises several key issues like permit for abortion rights, same sex marriage, marijuana to be legalized as a medical drug, the economy, rejoining the Paris Agreement for climate change and others. All these issues can be read from his website www.weld2020.org.
Bill Weld Biography |
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Real Name | William Floyd Weld |
Birth Date | July 31, 1945 |
Age | 74 Years |
Birth Place | Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Businessman and Politician |
Religion | Christianity |
Sun sign | Not Known |
Bill Weld Height, Weight and Body Measurement |
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Height | in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in centimeters – 193 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 80 kg – in Pounds – 176 lbs |
Chest Size | 36 inches |
Waist Size | 34 inches |
Biceps Size | 16 inches |
Shoe Size | 12 (US) |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Body Type | Slim |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Qualification/Education |
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School | Harvard University |
College | University College, Oxford |
Family |
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Father | David Weld |
Mother | Mary Nichols Weld |
Sister | Anne Collins |
Brother | David Weld, Francis Weld |
Bill Weld Affairs (Relationship Status) |
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What is Bill Weld marital status? (single, married, in relation or divorce) | Married |
How many children does Bill Weld have? | Five (Ethel Weld, Quentin Weld, David Weld, Mary Weld, Frances Weld) |
Is Bill Weld having any relationship affair? | No |
Is he a gay? | No |
Who is Bill Weld wife? | Leslie Marshall |
Favorite Things |
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Book | Not Known |
Place | Not Known |
Food | Not Known |
Bill Weld Net Worth:
At present we are not able to get any information about this personal wealth. The US veteran has been an author, the then US Attorney General, Staffer and many others, he has earned a great respect amongst the citizens of the country.
Trivia: Important Facts about Bill Weld
- Bill Weld’s original name is William Weld.
- The 74 year old is an alumni of Harward and is 19th member of Weld family to study there.
- Weld can play 3 chess games at a time with blindfold on.
- He was served as an Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General.
- He serves as 68th Governor of Massachusetts.
- Weld is a committee member of Council of Foreign Relations.
- Bill Weld claims to be an Episcopalian.