George H. W. Bush
president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
1924 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
Born
June 12, 1924
Died
2018 (age ~94)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, entrepreneur, diplomat
United StatesBorn in MiltonDied in Houston
1924
Born in Milton (1924-06-12)
1936
EducationStudied at Phillips Academy (1936–1942)
1945
EducationStudied at Yale University (1945–1948)
1967
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1967–1971)
1971
PositionUnited States Ambassador to the United Nations (1971–1973)
1974
PositionAbout
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the 43rd vice president under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989 and previously in various other federal positions.
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Who is George H. W. Bush?+
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the 43rd vice president under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989 and previously in various other federal positions.
What does the name George mean?+
The name George means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is of English origin.
When was George H. W. Bush born?+
George H. W. Bush was born on June 12, 1924.
When did George H. W. Bush die?+
George H. W. Bush died in 2018, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.
The name George is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is traditionally a male name.
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George W. Bush
President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
George Washington
founding Father and first U.S. president; soldier and slave owner (1732–1799)
George Byron
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George Orwell
British writer and journalist (1903–1950)
George Bernard Shaw
Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist (1856–1950)
George III
King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
Names related to George
George — June 12, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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