Roderick Paige
American politician (1933–2025)
1933 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician (1933–2025)
Born
June 17, 1933
Died
2025 (age ~92)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
United StatesBorn in MonticelloDied in Houston
1933
Born in Monticello (1933-06-17)
2000
AwardHarold W. McGraw Prize in Education
2001
PositionUnited States Secretary of Education (2001–2005)
2025
Died in Houston
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roderick Paige?+
Roderick Paige is American politician (1933–2025). Born in 1933.
What does the name Roderick mean?+
The name Roderick means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is of English origin.
When was Roderick Paige born?+
Roderick Paige was born on June 17, 1933.
When did Roderick Paige die?+
Roderick Paige died in 2025, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.
The name Roderick is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roderick — June 17, 1933
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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