Dennis Hastert
American politician (born 1942)
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician (born 1942)
Born
January 2, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, coach, politician
United StatesBorn in Aurora
1942
Born in Aurora (1942-01-02)
1980
Positionmember of the Illinois House of Representatives (1980–1986)
1987
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1987–2007)
1987
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1987–1989)
1989
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1989–1991)
1991
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1991–1993)
About
John Dennis Hastert is an American former politician and convicted felon who served as the 51st speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1987 to 2007 and was the 6th longest-serving speaker in history, and the longest serving Republican. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for financial offenses related to the sexual abuse of teenage boys, although he was never convicted of any sexual crimes.
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Who is Dennis Hastert?+
John Dennis Hastert is an American former politician and convicted felon who served as the 51st speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1987 to 2007 and was the 6th longest-
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Hastert born?+
Dennis Hastert was born on January 2, 1942.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — January 2, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Legend.
— anon
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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