Bill Richardson

William Blaine "Bill" Richardson III (born November 15, 1947) is an American politician, who served as the 30th Governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. Before being elected governor, Richardson served in the Clinton administration as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Energy Secretary. Richardson has also served as a U.S. Congressman, chairman of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and chairman of the Democratic Governors Associatio... More

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  • Nov 15, 1947 (age 64 years)

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  • William Richardson,
  • William Blaine Richardson III
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  • Jan 1, 2003
  • Jan 1, 2011
  • Aug 18, 1998
  • Jan 20, 2001
  • Jan 21, 1997
  • Sep 1998
  • Jan 3, 1983
  • Feb 13, 1997
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Governor of New Mexico of New Mexico

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  • Dec 3, 2008
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