Early Life and Education of Ghislaine Maxwell: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Ghislaine Maxwell is a British former socialite convicted in 2021 of child sex trafficking and other offenses related to Jeffrey Epstein. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

December 1961: Ghislaine Maxwell Born

Ghislaine Noelle Marion Maxwell was born in December 1961. She is a British former socialite and convicted child sex offender.

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1967: Brother's Death

In 1967, Ghislaine Maxwell's brother Michael died after being in a prolonged coma since a car accident two days after Ghislaine was born.

1973: Computers Installed at Headington

In 1973, Ghislaine Maxwell's father installed computers at Headington, and her first job was training to use a Wang 2200 and later programming code.

1985: Graduation from Balliol College, Oxford

In 1985, Ghislaine Maxwell earned a degree in Modern History with Languages from Balliol College, Oxford.

1986: Yacht Named in Honour

In 1986, Robert Maxwell invited Ghislaine to the naming of his new yacht, the Lady Ghislaine, in her honour.

November 1990: Delivery of Envelope in New York

In November 1990, Ghislaine Maxwell flew to New York City to deliver an envelope on her father's behalf, which was unknowingly part of a plot to steal from Berlitz shareholders.

January 1991: Ghislaine Sent to New York City as Emissary

After Robert Maxwell purchased the New York Daily News in January 1991, he sent Ghislaine to New York City to act as his emissary, providing her entry into the Manhattan social scene.

May 1991: Business Trip to New York with Father

In May 1991, Ghislaine Maxwell and her father took the Concorde on business to New York, where he then departed for Moscow, leaving her to represent his interests at an event honouring Simon Wiesenthal.

November 1991: Robert Maxwell's Death

In November 1991, Robert Maxwell's body was found floating in the sea near the Canary Islands. Ghislaine Maxwell later attended his funeral in Jerusalem.

1991: Move to United States

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to the United States in 1991, shortly after her father's death.

1991: Death of Robert Maxwell

In 1991, Ghislaine Maxwell's father, Robert Maxwell, passed away, leading her to move to New York City.

June 1992: Arrest of Maxwell's Brothers

On June 19, 1992, two of Ghislaine Maxwell's brothers, Ian and Kevin, were arrested and charged with fraud related to the Mirror Group pension scandal.

November 1992: Move to New York City

In November 1992, Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York City after experiencing social discomfort due to her father's pension fraud, purchasing a one-way Concorde ticket.

1995: Cruise with Epstein

In 1995, Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein were guests of honor on a cruise organized by Lindsay Fox.

1995: Ghislaine Corporation Founded

In 1995, Jeffrey Epstein renamed one of his companies the Ghislaine Corporation, based in Palm Beach, Florida, US.

January 1996: Acquittal of Maxwell's Brothers

In January 1996, Ghislaine Maxwell's brothers, Ian and Kevin, were acquitted of fraud charges related to the Mirror Group pension scandal.

1997: Maxwell's Belief about Father's Death

In 1997, Ghislaine Maxwell publicly stated her belief that her father was murdered and did not commit suicide.

1998: Ghislaine Corporation Dissolved

In 1998, the Ghislaine Corporation, a company renamed by Jeffrey Epstein in 1995, was dissolved.

2000: Maxwell Moved into New York City Townhouse

In 2000, Ghislaine Maxwell moved into a 7,000-square-foot townhouse on East 65th Street, New York City.

2003: Maxwell Compiles Scrapbook

In 2003, Ghislaine Maxwell compiled a scrapbook that included a congratulatory 50th birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein from Donald Trump.

2007: Maxwell Living in Massachusetts

Since 2007, Ghislaine Maxwell had been living in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, in the home of Scott G. Borgerson.

2013: Guest at Clinton Global Initiative

In 2013, Ghislaine Maxwell was an honored guest at the Clinton Global Initiative conference.

2015: Retreat from Social Functions

By late 2015, Ghislaine Maxwell had largely retreated from attending social functions.

April 2016: Sale of Maxwell's Townhouse

In April 2016, Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse was sold for US$15 million.

2016: Marriage to Borgerson

In 2016, Ghislaine Maxwell married Scott Borgerson.

July 2019: TerraMar Project Ceases Operations

In July 2019, the TerraMar Project, a non-profit founded by Ghislaine Maxwell, ceased operations after sex trafficking allegations arose against Jeffrey Epstein.

August 2019: Reports Surface of Maxwell Living in Massachusetts

In August 2019, reports surfaced that Ghislaine Maxwell had been living since 2007 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, in the home of Scott G. Borgerson.

August 2019: Photos Published of Maxwell Dining in Los Angeles

In August 2019, the New York Post published photographs of Ghislaine Maxwell dining at a fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles, claiming that she was "hiding in plain sight". The photos were later proven to have been taken at a meeting with Maxwell's friend and lawyer Leah Saffian.