Childhood and Education Journey of Angus King in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Angus King. From birth to education, explore key events.

Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013. As an independent, he previously served as the 72nd Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003. Before entering politics, King worked as a lawyer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

March 31, 1944: Angus King Born

On March 31, 1944, Angus Stanley King Jr. was born. He is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013 and as the 72nd governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003.

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1966: Earns B.A. from Dartmouth College

In 1966, Angus King earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College, where he also joined the Delta Upsilon social fraternity.

1969: Graduates from Law School

In 1969, Angus King graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law.

1973: King Diagnosed with Cancer

In 1973, at the age of 29, Angus King was diagnosed with an aggressive form of malignant melanoma.

1982: King and Birney Divorce

In 1982, Angus King and Edie Birney divorced. Edie Birney is the mother of King's three older sons.

1984: King Marries Mary Herman

Since 1984, Angus King has been married to Mary Herman.

June 2003: Family Returns Home

In June 2003, Angus King, his wife, and their two children returned home after a six-month road trip across America, covering 15,000 miles and visiting 33 states.

2004: Visiting Lecturer at Bowdoin College

In 2004, Angus King was appointed a visiting lecturer at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, lecturing during his post-gubernatorial residency in Maine.

2009: Endowed Lecturer at Bates College

In 2009, Angus King was appointed an endowed lecturer at Bates College in Lewiston, where he taught courses in American politics and political leadership.

2012: King's Investments Valued

As of 2012, Angus King's investments were valued at between $4.8 million and $22.5 million.

June 2015: King Undergoes Surgery for Prostate Cancer

In June 2015, Angus King underwent a successful surgery that removed a cancerous prostate detected in a screening and biopsy.

2015: Cyberattack in Ukraine

In 2015, a cyberattack in Ukraine took down a large portion of the country's energy grid. This event inspired the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, introduced by Angus King and Senator Jim Risch in 2017.

2016: U.S. Coast Guard fact-finding mission to Greenland

In 2016, Angus King joined a three-day U.S. Coast Guard fact-finding mission to Greenland. As the only member of Congress on the mission, he witnessed melting ice sheets firsthand, describing the impacts of climate change as "amazing and scary".