Rand Paul is a Senator from Kentucky (USA) who has very traditional-humanistic aspects and the son of a previous Congressman and frequent candidate for a presidential election Ron Paul. Believe or not, he finished studies to be a doctor – ophthalmologist, and he was upgrading his knowledge in this field for 18 years. Find out more about his background, education, and how he became a Senator.
Early life
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Randal Howard Pauls’ birth date was on the 7th of January 1963. He is coming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from a famous family – mother Carol and father Ron Paul, who was a candidate for the president of the USA even three times. He has four more siblings in the family – Ronald, Lori, Robert and Joy. This Senator was born as a Christian. While he was still a young boy, his family decided to move from Pittsburgh and settle in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1968.
He grew up in this town and this is the place where his father was working on his medical education. His father was the only one accoucheur in Brazoria County at some point. In 1976 his father became a member of the United States House of Representatives and the same year a part of Ronald’s Reagan deputation. Spending a lot of time with his father, especially during holidays, he could learn a lot about the economy and philosophy. He was studying at Brazoswood High School, and he was very interested in sports as well – he was a member of the swimming and football team.
Later, he decided to go to Baylor University, but he left it three years later without graduation. It happened that he got accepted at Duke University School of Medicine, and he decided to go for a doctor’s education. In 1988 he graduated and got a diploma of Doctor of Medicine. He became an ophthalmologist.
Career
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At some point in 1995, this young man established a corporation from Southern Kentucky that supports deprived people with ophthalmic check-ups and operations. Besides, he is the previous head and 17 years part of Lions Clubs International. This organization gives a full focus for preventing bad vision to needy people all over the world, by giving complementary eyeglasses and doing operations. His induction into politics was led through his life’s work as a surgeon, the incredible aspiration to identify issues, and help out with real actions, no matter in which part of the country.
As American Senator, he is one of the most significant liberty supporters in the state. In 2010, he became a part of the US Senate by voting. He proved his honesty, the best intentions, and desire to work for the interest of fundamental autonomy and economic control.
Personal life
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Celebrated doctor and Senator got married in 1990 to Kelley Ashby. She was working as a writer and a consultant related to politics, but later she was assisting her husband with emails, payrolls, and books. This famous couple has three sons – William, Duncan, and Robert.
Rand Paul Net Worth 2021
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As of January 2021, Rand Paul has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. He and his family are very modest. They live in Kentucky in 4,206 square meters, but interestingly their house is surrounded by nature only. There is nothing fancy about it, no swimming pool or a huge car park.
