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Edward Rendell
Governor of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2011 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell (born January 5, 1944) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He became governor of Pennsylvania in 2002. He was governor from January 21, 2003 until January 18, 2011.
Quick Facts 45th Governor of Pennsylvania, Lieutenant ...
Edward Rendell | |
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45th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 2003 – January 18, 2011 | |
Lieutenant | Catherine Baker Knoll[a] Joe Scarnati[b] |
Preceded by | Mark Schweiker |
Succeeded by | Tom Corbett |
General Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office September 25, 1999 – February 3, 2001 With Joe Andrew | |
Preceded by | Steve Grossman & Roy Romer |
Succeeded by | Terry McAuliffe |
96th Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
In office January 6, 1992 – January 3, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Wilson Goode |
Succeeded by | John Street |
21st District Attorney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
In office January 2, 1978 – January 6, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Emmett Fitzpatrick |
Succeeded by | Ronald Castille |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Gene Rendell (1944-01-05) January 5, 1944 (age 80) New York City, New York |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Marjorie Rendell |
Children | Jesse Rendell |
Residence | East Falls, Philadelphia |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania Villanova University School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army U.S. Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1968–1974 |
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a.^ Knoll died on November 12, 2008 b.^ As President Pro Tempore of the State Senate, Scarnati immediately become acting Lieutenant Governor upon Knoll's death. He was sworn-in on December 3, 2008. |
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