Chris Christie
55th Governor of New Jersey and former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
55th Governor of New Jersey and former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
Born
September 6, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, lawyer
United StatesBorn in Newark
1962
Born in Newark (1962-09-06)
1995
Positionmember of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1995–1997)
2002
PositionUnited States Attorney for the District of New Jersey (2002–2008)
2010
PositionGovernor of New Jersey (2010–2018)
Present
Age ~64
About
Christopher James Christie is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey from 2002 to 2008 and a Morris County commissioner from 1995 to 1997. He was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 and 2024.
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Who is Chris Christie?+
Christopher James Christie is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey from 2002 to 2008 and a Morris County commissioner from 1995 to 1997. He
What does the name Chris mean?+
The name Chris means "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is of English origin.
When was Chris Christie born?+
Chris Christie was born on September 6, 1962.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.
The name Chris is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Chris — September 6, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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