Paul Pelosi

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Paul Pelosi
Paul Pelosi, Sr. (Financial Leasing Services, Inc.).jpg
Pelosi at the Moet Hennessy Financial Times Club Dinner in 2012
Born
Paul Francis Pelosi

(1940-04-15) April 15, 1940 (age 78)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
EducationGeorgetown University (B.S.)
New York University
Harvard University
OccupationBusinessman
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Children5 (including Christine and Alexandra)

Paul Francis Pelosi Sr. (born April 15, 1940) is an American businessman who owns and operates Financial Leasing Services, Inc., a San Francisco-based real estate and venture capital investment and consulting firm. In addition, he was the owner of the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League.

Life and career[edit]

Pelosi was born in San Francisco. His wealth has helped fuel his wife's political career.[1] He sits on many philanthropic and corporate boards. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in foreign service at Georgetown University and has studied at the Stern School of Business at New York University and the Harvard Business School.

He is the husband of Nancy Pelosi (née D'Alesandro), former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. They were married on September 7, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.[2] Paul and Nancy have five children: Nancy Corinne, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul Jr., and Alexandra, as well as eight grandchildren.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Wildermuth, John (January 1, 2007). "Pelosi's husband prefers a low profile". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 10, 2011. About Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, and their businesses and finances.
  2. ^ McManus, Margaret (February 4, 1995). "Baltimore-bred lawmaker lives, breathes politics". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 10, 2011.

External links[edit]

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