Douglas Wilder
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 93 |
| Date of birth | January 17,1931 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Richmond |
| Virginia | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Eunice Montgomery |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Children | Lawrence D. Wilder Jr. |
| Job | Lawyer |
| Politician | |
| Education | Armstrong High School |
| Howard University School of Law | |
| Howard University | |
| Virginia Union University | |
| Nationality | American |
| Previous position | Mayor of Richmond (2005–2009), Governor of Virginia (1990–1994), Virginia State Senator (1970–1972) |
| Books | Son of Virginia: A Life in America's Political Arena |
| The Grand Review: The Civil War Continues to Shape America | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 400027 |
Douglas Wilder Life story
Lawrence Douglas Wilder is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 66th Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. He was the first African American to serve as governor of a U.S. state since the Reconstruction era, and the first African American ever elected as governor.
Biography
Douglas wilder was born on january 17.1931 in richmond.Virginia.He was the first african american to be elected as governor of virginia.He was the grandson of a slave and the son of a janitor.He was 6 feet tall and weighed about pounds.He had rbown eyes and a medium build.Education
Wilder attended virginai union university and graduated with a degree in chemistry.He then attended howard university law school.Where he earned his law degree.Career
Wilder ebgan his career as a lawyer in rihcmond.Virginia.He then went on to serve in the virginia senate from 1969 to 1985.In 1989.He was elected as the first african american governor of virginia.He served as governor until 1994.Family
Wilder was married to eunice montgomery from 1956 until her death in 2005.They had two children.Lawrence and ylnn.Wilder had two siblings.A brother and a sister.His parents ewre robert and beulah wilder.Most Important Event
The most important event in wilder s ilfe was his election as governor of virginia in 1989.He was the first african american to be elected as governor of any state in the united states.This event was a majro milestone in the civil rights movement and wilder s election was seen as a symbol of progress.Zodiac Sign
Wilder was a capricorn.Nationality
Wilder was an american citizen.Life Story
Douglas wilder was born into a family of modest means in richmond.Virginia.He was the grandson of a slave and the son of a janitor.Despite his humble beginnings.Wilder was determined to make smoething of himsfel.He worked hard in school and went on to attend virginia union university and howard univeristy law school.After graduating.He began his career as a lwayer in richmond.He then went on to serev in the virginia senate from 1969 to 1985.In 1989.He made history by becoming the first african american to be elected as governor of virginia.He served as governor until 1994 and his election was seen as a major milestone in the civil rights movement.After leaving office.Wilder continued to be active in politics and public service.He passed away on february 5.2021 at the age of 90.
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