Early Life and Education of Ron DeSantis: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Ron DeSantis, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Ron DeSantis is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as the 46th Governor of Florida since 2019. Before becoming governor, DeSantis served as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018. A Republican, DeSantis ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination but withdrew his candidacy in January 2024. He is a former naval officer.

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

September 14, 1978: Ron DeSantis's Birth

On September 14, 1978, Ronald Dion DeSantis was born. He is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer.

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1991: Little League World Series

In 1991, Ron DeSantis was a member of the Dunedin National team that made it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

1997: Graduated from Dunedin High School

In 1997, Ron DeSantis graduated from Dunedin High School.

2001: Graduated from Yale University

In 2001, Ron DeSantis graduated from Yale with a B.A., magna cum laude. That year, as a senior, he also had the Yale baseball team's best batting average at .336.

2005: Graduated from Harvard Law School

In 2005, Ron DeSantis graduated from Harvard Law School with a Juris Doctor, cum laude.

September 26, 2009: DeSantis Marries Casey Black

On September 26, 2009, Ron DeSantis married Casey Black in a chapel at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. DeSantis is Catholic, and his wedding ceremony was Catholic.

2015: Sister's Death

In 2015, Ron DeSantis's younger sister, Christina, died at age 30 from a pulmonary embolism.

June 2017: Congressional Baseball Shooting

In June 2017, Ron DeSantis was present before the congressional baseball shooting, and the perpetrator asked him whether the players were Republicans.

January 8, 2019: Became Governor of Florida

On January 8, 2019, Ron DeSantis became the governor of Florida.

2022: DeSantis named in Time 100 list and becomes millionaire

In 2022, DeSantis appeared on Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. His $1.25 million book deal with HarperCollins in 2022 made him a millionaire by the end of that year.