Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (/ˈrɒbɪnɪt ˈbaɪdən/ ⓘ ROB-in-it BY-dən; born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who has been the 46th and current president of the United States since 2021
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Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden Sr
Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden
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Relatives
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | |
| Mother | Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden |
| Siblings | Valerie Biden Owens, Frank Biden, James Biden |
| Spouses | Neilia Hunter (m. 1966; died 1972), Jill Biden (m. 1977) |
| Children | Beau Biden (deceased), Hunter Biden, Ashley Biden |
| Grandparents | Grandparents on both sides, including Mary and Ambrose Biden |
| Notable Relatives | Sister Valerie Biden Owens, son Hunter Biden |
Personal Life Milestones
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| November 20, 1942 | Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, to Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. and Catherine Eugenia Finnegan. |
| 1965 | Graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in History and Political Science. |
| 1966 | Married Neilia Hunter, with whom he had three children: Beau, Hunter, and Naomi. |
| 1968 | Earned a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. |
| 1972 | Elected as one of the youngest U.S. Senators in history at the age of 29, representing Delaware. |
| December 1972 | Tragically lost his wife Neilia and daughter Naomi in a car accident shortly after his election. |
| 1977 | Married Jill Jacobs, who became a supportive partner throughout his political career. |
| 1980 | Welcomed a daughter, Ashley Biden, with Jill Biden. |
| 2008 | Became Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama. |
| 2009–2017 | Served two terms as Vice President, focusing on foreign policy, economic recovery, and healthcare. |
| 2015 | Endured the loss of his eldest son, Beau Biden, to brain cancer. |
| 2020 | Elected as the 46th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Donald Trump. |
| 2021 | Inaugurated as President, becoming the oldest person to assume the office at age 78. |
| Ongoing | Focuses on addressing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic recovery. |