{"id":3668,"date":"2024-01-17T17:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/?p=3668"},"modified":"2024-01-17T17:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:49:59","slug":"ron-desantis-governor-of-florida-biography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/ron-desantis-governor-of-florida-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron DeSantis (Governor of Florida) Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 14, 1978, Ron DeSantis<\/a><\/strong> is an American Republican politician and a prominent member of the conservative movement. He currently holds the office of governor of Florida from 2019 to the present. From 2013 to 2018, he served as a member of the US House of Representatives.<\/p>

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Ron DeSantis Biography<\/strong><\/h2>

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Stage Name:<\/strong><\/td>Ron DeSantis<\/td><\/tr>
Real Name:<\/strong><\/td>Ronald Dion DeSantis<\/td><\/tr>
Occupation:<\/strong><\/td>Politician & Governor of Florida<\/td><\/tr>
Date Of Birth\/Age:<\/strong><\/td>14 September 1978 (45 Years Old)<\/td><\/tr>
Place of Birth:<\/strong><\/td> Jacksonville, Florida, USA<\/td><\/tr>
Gender:<\/strong><\/td>Male<\/td><\/tr>
Nationality:<\/strong><\/td>American<\/td><\/tr>
Marital Status:<\/strong><\/td>Married (to Casey DeSantis)<\/td><\/tr>
Education:<\/strong><\/td>Yale University<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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Currently serving as Florida’s governor, Ronald Dion DeSantis\u2014also going by Ron De Santis\u2014is a candidate for president in 2024. Although his campaign has had a rocky start, he isn’t giving up just yet.<\/p>

Ron was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but he is actually of Italian descent. He has since integrated into American society and ran for office in Florida, which is undoubtedly one of the most significant states in the union.<\/p>

Prior to that, in 2012, he had a notable political advantage when he won the Democratic primary against Heather Beaven and was elected to Congress, a post he retained until 2018. He was chosen to serve as Florida’s 46th governor in 2019, one year later. He is a Republican Party member.<\/p>

Ron DeSantis<\/strong> Wife<\/strong><\/h2>

Gov DeSantis is off the market, having tied the knot with one-time girlfriend Casey DeSantis. The couple met at the driving range off Kernan at the University of North Florida. She was learning to play golf at the time and her swing was bad. Anyway, they started talking and got married soon after. Casey is a breast cancer survivor.<\/p>

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Education<\/strong><\/h2>

He might not be the richest public servant out there, but Ron DeSantis is easily one of the most educated. He attended Dunedin High School, Yale University, Harvard Law School and the Naval Justice School. From his academic odyssey, it is obvious that his life reloves around legal studies.<\/p>

Disney<\/strong><\/h3>

DeSantis is one man whose name has been \u201centangled\u201d with Disney for as long as we can remember. It all started in 2009. That year, he got married to the love of his life, Casey DeSantis, at Walt Disney World. In retrospect, he would describe that moment as ironic because he is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the company.<\/p>

Disney has just scrapped a project it initially planned for Florida, leading to conflict with the governor. The conflict reportedly stems from Disney\u2019s opposition to Florida\u2019s Don\u2019t Say Gay law. The lawsuit is legally known as Disney v. DeSantis.<\/p>

Height<\/strong><\/h3>

Does height matter? Well, to each his own. The Florida governor is said to have a height of 5\u2032 8,\u2033 which isn\u2019t bad by the way. Some sources put his height at 5\u2032 9\u2033 though.<\/p>

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Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2>

What is Ron DeSantis\u2019s net worth? <\/strong>That is one question many people have been throwing about, with some tweeps saying they expected he would be extremely wealthy. Well, he probably isn\u2019t, as data from Celebrity Net Worth suggest that he has a net worth of about $320,000<\/p>

Religion<\/strong><\/h3>

Gov. DeSantis was born and raised a catholic. And although he rarely discusses his religious leanings, he is a cosmopolitan who is welcoming of other faiths \u2013 something expected of a public servant worth the title.<\/p>

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Nationality<\/strong><\/h2>

From his name, it is obvious that Ron DeSantis is of Italian origin. However, he is currently an American citizen. There is no way he could be a governor in the United States without American citizenship.<\/p>

Children & Parents<\/strong><\/h2>

The Florida governor is a believer in family and has got something of his own. Madison DeSantis, Mamie DeSantis, and Mason DeSantis are the three known children of the governor who is vying to become the president of the United States in 2024.<\/p>

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Ron DeSantis\u2019s parents are no other than Karen Rogers (mother) and Ronald DeSantis (father). From the name it could be seen that the Florida governor was named after his father.<\/p>

Military service<\/strong><\/h2>

After graduating from Harvard Law School, DeSantis served as a Navy JAG officer. He was deployed to Iraq during the Iraq War, where he served as a legal advisor to a Navy SEAL commander. DeSantis was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq.<\/p>

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Political career<\/strong><\/h2>

In 2012, DeSantis was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 6th congressional district. He served in the House until 2018, when he was elected governor of Florida.<\/p>

As governor, DeSantis has focused on issues such as immigration, education, and the environment. He has signed a number of controversial bills into law, including a bill that prohibits sanctuary cities in Florida and a bill that bans abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.<\/p>

DeSantis is considered to be a potential candidate for president in 2024. He is a popular figure among Republicans, and he has raised a significant amount of money for his political committee.<\/p>

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Early Career<\/strong><\/h2>