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 the current Governor of Florida, serving since 2019. A Republican, he previously represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. Before entering politics, DeSantis served as a naval officer and worked as an attorney. He ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination but withdrew from the race in January 2024.

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

September 14, 1978: Ron DeSantis Born

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, DeSantis was a member of the Dunedin National team that made it to the Little League World Series.

1997: DeSantis Graduated High School

In 1997, DeSantis graduated from Dunedin High School.

2001: DeSantis Graduates from Yale

In 2001, DeSantis graduated from Yale with a B.A., magna cum laude. He also had the baseball team's best batting average at .336 as a senior and was captain.

2004: Commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy

In 2004, DeSantis was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and assigned to the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps during his second year at Harvard Law School.

2005: Completed Naval Justice School

In 2005, DeSantis completed Naval Justice School and reported to the Judge Advocate General Trial Service Office Command South East at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, as a prosecutor.

2005: DeSantis Graduates from Harvard Law School

In 2005, 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. The wedding ceremony was Catholic.

2015: DeSantis' Sister Dies

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

June 2017: Congressional Baseball Shooting

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

2023: Reversed position on Social Security

While running for president in 2023, DeSantis reversed his previous position on Social Security, stating, "we’re not going to mess with Social Security."