1933 - 2025
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Rod Paige was previously married to Gloria Crawford (1956 - 1982).
Rod Paige was in a relationship with Bettye Davis-Lewis.
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American Politician\/Public Servant Rod Paige was born Roderick Raynor Paige on 17th June, 1933 in Monticello, MS and passed away on 9th Dec 2025 Houston, Texas, USA aged 92. He is most remembered for Secretary of Education, 2000-2004. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Rod Paige is a member of the following lists: Texas Republicans, United States Navy sailors and 1933 births.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
26 years
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| Dating | 1 |
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| Total | 2 |
26 years
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13 years
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Details
| First Name |
Rod
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| Last Name |
Paige
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| Full Name at Birth |
Roderick Raynor Paige
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| Birthday |
17th June, 1933
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| Birthplace |
Monticello, MS
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| Died |
9th December, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Houston, Texas, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Lawrence County Training High School, Monticello, MS
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| University |
BA Physical Education, Jackson State College, Jackson, MS (1955), MS Physical Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
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| Occupation |
Government
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| Claim to Fame |
Secretary of Education, 2000-2004
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Roderick Raynor Paige Sr. (June 17, 1933 – December 9, 2025) was an American academic and politician who served as the 7th United States secretary of education from 2001 to 2005 during the George W. Bush administration. He was the first African American to serve as the secretary of education. His tenure as education secretary was noted for his involvement in the creation and passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002.
