Childhood and Education Journey of Beau Biden in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

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

Beau Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was a prominent American figure. He served as Delaware's Attorney General from 2007 to 2015. Prior to his political career, Biden served as a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq. He was actively involved in public service and legal matters, demonstrating a commitment to his state and nation. At the time of his death from glioblastoma in 2015 at the age of 46, he was a prospective candidate for governor. His legacy includes the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative, part of the 21st Century Cures Act, dedicated to cancer research.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 3, 1969: Beau Biden's Birth

On February 3, 1969, Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He was the eldest child of Joe Biden and Neilia Hunter Biden.

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December 18, 1972: Death of Beau Biden's mother and sister

On December 18, 1972, Beau Biden's mother, Neilia, and his infant sister, Naomi, were killed in an automobile accident while Christmas shopping. Beau and his brother Hunter were critically injured but survived. Beau sustained multiple broken bones while Hunter sustained injuries to his skull and severe traumatic brain damage.

June 1977: Joe Biden's remarriage to Jill Jacobs

In June 1977, Beau Biden's father, Joe Biden, married Jill Jacobs, who became Beau's stepmother. Beau and Hunter encouraged their father to remarry.

1981: Birth of Ashley Biden

In 1981, Beau Biden's half-sister, Ashley, was born.

1991: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

In 1991, Beau Biden graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity.

2001: Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis

In 2001, Beau Biden was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis after returning from service in Kosovo.

2002: Beau Biden's Marriage to Hallie Olivere

In 2002, Beau Biden married Hallie Olivere.

2004: Birth of Natalie Naomi Biden

In 2004, Beau Biden's daughter, Natalie Naomi, was born.

2006: Birth of Robert Hunter Biden II

In 2006, Beau Biden's son, Robert Hunter Biden II, was born.

2008: Introduction of Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention

In 2008, Beau Biden introduced his father, Joe Biden, when Joe was nominated for vice president at the Democratic National Convention. His speech recounted the auto accident that killed his mother and sister.

2008: Joe Biden's election to the vice presidency

In 2008, Joe Biden was elected to the vice presidency and resigned from the Senate. It fueled speculation that Beau would run.

May 2010: Hospitalization for a Mild Stroke

In May 2010, Beau Biden was admitted to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, after complaining of a headache, numbness, and paralysis. Officials stated that he had suffered a mild stroke. He was later transferred to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for observation.

August 2013: Diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme

In August 2013, Beau Biden was admitted to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme after experiencing disorientation and weakness. A lesion was removed, and he underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

2013: Diagnosis of cancer

In 2013, Beau Biden was diagnosed with cancer, though it was in remission at the time of his announcement to run for governor.

May 20, 2015: Hospitalization at Walter Reed

On May 20, 2015, Beau Biden was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, due to a recurrence of brain cancer.

2015: Diagnosis of cancer

In 2015, Beau Biden had been diagnosed with cancer. This information was made public around the time he announced his run for governor.

November 14, 2017: Publication of "Promise Me, Dad"

On November 14, 2017, Joe Biden published a memoir titled "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose", reflecting on Beau Biden's illness and death.