Bill Richardson
Governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011
William Blaine "Bill" Richardson III (November 15, 1947 – September 1, 2023) was an American politician. He was the Governor of the United States state of New Mexico from 2003 until 2011. He was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2008 election. He was U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Energy Secretary in the Clinton administration. He was a Democrat.
Bill Richardson | |
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| 30th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Lieutenant | Diane Denish |
| Preceded by | Gary Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Susana Martinez |
| 9th United States Secretary of Energy | |
| In office August 18, 1998 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Federico Peña |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Abraham |
| 21st United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office February 13, 1997 – August 18, 1998 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Madeleine Albright |
| Succeeded by | Richard Holbrooke |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – February 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | William Redmond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Blaine Richardson III November 15, 1947 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 2023 (aged 75) Chatham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Richardson |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
| Profession | Diplomat Business consultant |
Richardson died at his summer home in Chatham, Massachusetts, on September 1, 2023, at the age of 75.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Bill Richardson, a veteran diplomat and former New Mexico governor, is dead at 75". USA Today. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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