Beau Biden
Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III (February 3, 1969 – May 30, 2015) was an American attorney and politician for the Democratic Party. He served as the 44th Attorney General of Delaware from January 2, 2007 until January 6, 2015. He also was a Major in the Delaware Army National Guard. He was the son of President Joe Biden and stepson of First Lady Jill Biden.
Beau Biden | |
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.jpg.webp) Biden in February 2013 | |
| 44th Attorney General of Delaware | |
| In office January 2, 2007 – January 6, 2015 | |
| Governor | Ruth Ann Minner Jack Markell |
| Preceded by | Carl Danberg |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Denn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Robinette Biden III February 3, 1969 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2015 (aged 46) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Glioblastoma |
| Resting place | St. Joseph on the Brandywine |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Hallie Olivere (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Hunter Biden (brother) Ashley Biden (sister) Biden family |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Syracuse University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Delaware Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 2003–2015 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 261st Signal Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |  Legion of Merit (posthumous) Bronze Star Medal Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross (posthumous) |
Life
He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Joe and Neilia Biden. He and his wife, Hallie, had two children: a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Hunter. In 1972, his mother and younger sister, Naomi Christina Biden, were killed in an car accident, in which Beau and his brother Hunter were badly injured.
Biden died from brain cancer on May 30, 2015 in Bethesda, Maryland. He was 46.[1]
References
- "Beau Biden, son of US vice-president Joe Biden, dies of brain cancer". The Guardian. May 31, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
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