Childhood and Education Journey of Neil Gorsuch in Timeline

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

Neil McGill Gorsuch is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Donald Trump, he assumed office on April 10, 2017. Gorsuch is a prominent figure in the American legal system.

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

August 29, 1967: Neil Gorsuch Born

On August 29, 1967, Neil McGill Gorsuch was born. He is an American jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Others born on this day/year

1976: Anne Burford in Colorado House of Representatives

From 1976, Neil Gorsuch's mother, Anne Burford, served in the Colorado House of Representatives.

1980: Anne Burford in Colorado House of Representatives

Until 1980, Neil Gorsuch's mother, Anne Burford, served in the Colorado House of Representatives.

1981: Enrollment in Georgetown Preparatory School

In 1981, Neil Gorsuch enrolled in Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland, as a freshman.

1981: Anne Burford Appointed to EPA

In 1981, Neil Gorsuch's mother, Anne Burford, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the first woman to serve as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

1985: Graduation from Georgetown Preparatory School

In 1985, Neil Gorsuch graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School as student body president.

1986: Co-founded The Fed

In 1986, Neil Gorsuch co-founded the satirical student publication, The Fed, at Columbia University.

1988: Graduation from Columbia University

In 1988, Neil Gorsuch graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1991: Graduation from Harvard Law School

In 1991, Neil Gorsuch graduated from Harvard Law School with a Juris Doctor, cum laude. Future president Barack Obama was among his classmates.

1992: Studies at Oxford

From 1992, Neil Gorsuch studied at Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar.

1996: Marriage to Louise

In 1996, Neil Gorsuch married Louise, an Englishwoman and champion equestrienne whom he met during his stay at Oxford.

1996: Gorsuch Marries Marie Louise

In 1996, Neil Gorsuch married Marie Louise at St. Nicholas' Anglican Church in Henley-on-Thames.

2004: Receives Doctorate from Oxford

In 2004, Neil Gorsuch received a Doctor of Philosophy in legal philosophy from the University of Oxford, focusing on assisted suicide and euthanasia.

2004: Doctorate from Oxford University

In 2004, Neil Gorsuch received his doctorate in jurisprudence from Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar. His doctoral thesis concerned the morality of assisted suicide.

2017: Gorsuch attends Episcopal church

In 2017, during his confirmation hearing, Neil Gorsuch stated he attends an Episcopal church in Boulder with his family, but has not publicly clarified his religious affiliation since marrying in a non-Catholic ceremony and joining an Episcopal church.