Bill English Age, Wiki and Bio

Bill English

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth30/12/1961
Age62 years
BirthplaceLumsden, New Zealand

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSimon William "Bill" English
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight72 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt Thomas's School in Winton, St. Patrick's College in Upper Hutt
CollegeUniversity of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington
Degrees
  • Degree in Commerce
  • Degree in English Literature

Personal Life

Zodiac Sign/Sun SignCapricorn
HometownLumsden
ReligionRoman Catholicism
AddressPremier House, Wellington

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseMary Scanlon English
Children
Sons
  • Rory English
  • Xavier English
DaughterMaria English
Other Children
  • Luke English
  • Bartholomew English
  • Thomas English

Family

FatherNorah English
MotherMervyn English
Siblings
Brothers
  • Mervyn English
  • Conor English
NoteEnglish has 11 Siblings, most of them are unknown to us.

Career

Political Journey
  • In 1980 English joined the National Party at Victoria University.
  • In 1996, raised to the Cabinet by Prime Minister Jim Bolger.
  • Became Leader of the Opposition in 2001.
  • Became Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and Minister of Finance in 2008.
  • Sworn in as the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016.
Biggest RivalJonathan Coleman

Some Lesser Known Facts

English's parents were the owners of Rosedale, a farm located in Dipton, Southland.
He holds firm stances against abortion, euthanasia, civil unions, and the decriminalization of prostitution.
He met his wife, Mary Scanlon, while they were both studying at the University; Mary is now a general practitioner.
English is known for his socially conservative beliefs and views.