Lamar Alexander

American politician

American Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican politician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth03/07/1940
Age85 years
BirthplaceMaryville, Tennessee, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAndrew Lamar Alexander
Known ForFormer U.S. Senator from Tennessee, former Governor of Tennessee, and former U.S. Secretary of Education

Educational Qualification(s)

Alma Mater
  • Vanderbilt University
  • New York University School of Law
Degree(s)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Law degree

Personal Life

Place of BirthMaryville, Tennessee

Career

Governor of Tennessee1979-1987
President of the University of Tennessee1988-1991
United States Secretary of Education1991-1993
United States Senator from Tennessee2003-2021
Political PartyRepublican

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Maryville, Tennessee, on 3 July 1940.
2. He served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President George H. W. Bush.
3. He ran for president in 1996 and 2000.
4. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2008 and 2014.
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