Paul Pelosi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Pelosi
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Pelosi in June 2022
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Paul Francis Pelosi
April 15, 1940 San Francisco, California, U.S.
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| Education | Georgetown University (BS) New York University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) |
Nancy D'Alesandro
(m. 1963) |
| Children | 5, including Christine and Alexandra |
| Relatives | Ron Pelosi (brother) |
Paul Francis Pelosi (born April 15, 1940) is an American businessman. He owns and runs a company called Financial Leasing Services, Inc. This company is based in San Francisco and focuses on real estate and investing in new businesses. He also used to own a professional football team, the Sacramento Mountain Lions. Paul Pelosi is married to Nancy Pelosi, who was the leader of the United States House of Representatives for many years.
In October 2022, Paul Pelosi was seriously hurt when a man broke into his San Francisco home and attacked him. He survived the attack, but had a skull fracture. The attacker was later found guilty of federal crimes in 2023.
Early life and education
Paul Pelosi was born and grew up in San Francisco. He was the youngest of three brothers. His father, John Pelosi, was a pharmacist.
He went to high school at St. Ignatius High School in San Francisco and Malvern Preparatory School in Pennsylvania. He then studied at Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in foreign service. While at Georgetown, he met his future wife, Nancy D'Alesandro, who was studying at Trinity College in Washington, D.C. Later, he earned a master's degree in business from New York University's Stern School of Business. Since 2009, he has been in charge of the Foreign Service Board at Georgetown University.
Business career
Paul Pelosi started and still manages his company, Financial Leasing Services, Inc. This company is a venture capital firm, which means it invests in new and growing businesses. Through this company, he and his wife have built a significant personal fortune.
Before this, he had invested in another football team called the Oakland Invaders. In 2009, he bought a team in the United Football League, the California Redwoods, for $12 million. This team later moved to Sacramento and became known as the Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Paul Pelosi's success in buying and selling stocks has sometimes been noticed by the media. This has led to discussions about how members of Congress and their families should handle their stock investments.
Personal life
Paul Pelosi married Nancy Pelosi (whose maiden name was D'Alesandro) on September 7, 1963. Their wedding took place in Baltimore, Maryland. They have five children together, including their daughters Christine and Alexandra. Nancy Pelosi served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.
2022 home attack
In the early morning hours of October 28, 2022, an attacker broke into Paul Pelosi's home in San Francisco. The attacker was looking for Nancy Pelosi. Paul Pelosi was attacked with a hammer and was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital and had surgery on his skull.
Nancy Pelosi's spokesperson said that doctors expected him to make a full recovery. A few days later, Nancy Pelosi shared that he was "making steady progress" but that it would be a "long recovery process." He was able to leave the hospital on November 3.
Paul Pelosi was first seen in public more than a month after the attack. He attended the Kennedy Center Honors with his wife. He wore a hat and a glove to cover his injuries.
The attacker was found guilty of federal charges on November 16, 2023. On May 17, 2024, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
In June 2024, Nancy Pelosi was asked about her husband's health. She said he was "making progress" and was "about 80% there, physically." She also mentioned that the experience was "terrible" for him emotionally.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Pelosi para niños
