Dennis Hastert
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Dennis Hastert, born on January 2, 1942, in Aurora, is a United States citizen with a career spanning politics, teaching, coaching, business, and lobbying [1][2][3][4][5]. He was educated at Oswego High School, Wheaton College, and Northern Illinois University, and served as an employee of the Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 from 1965 to 1981 [6]. His religious affiliation is Methodism [6].
Hastert held multiple public offices, beginning with service in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1980 to 1986, followed by membership in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007, including a brief term in 2007 [7][8]. He served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007 [7][8]. After leaving Congress, he worked for Dickstein Shapiro from 2008 to 2015 [6].
He received several honors, including the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives, the Commander’s Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, and the status of honorary citizen of Vilnius .
Key Facts
- Place of death: Plano[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[13], member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14], Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[15]
- Employer: Yorkville Community Unit School District 115[16], Dickstein Shapiro[17]
- Educated at: Wheaton College[18], Northern Illinois University[19], Oswego High School[20]
- Award received: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[23], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[24], honorary citizen of Vilnius[25]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[28]
- Commons category: Dennis Hastert[29]
- Archives at: Wheaton College[30]
- Family name: Hastert[31]
- Given name: Dennis[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dennis Hastert[33]
- Commons gallery: Dennis Hastert[34]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[35], Springfield[36], Yorkville[37]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[38]
- Convicted of: structuring[39], child sexual abuse[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: Dennis Hastert[42]
- Place of detention: Federal Medical Center, Rochester[43]
Why It Matters
Dennis Hastert has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Dennis Hastert born?
Dennis Hastert was born in Aurora[2].
Where did Dennis Hastert die?
Dennis Hastert passed away in Kendall County[4].
What did Dennis Hastert do for work?
Dennis Hastert worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], coach[7], businessperson[8], and lobbyist[9].
Where did Dennis Hastert go to school?
Dennis Hastert was educated at Wheaton College[18], Northern Illinois University[19], and Oswego High School[20].
What awards did Dennis Hastert receive?
Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[23], and Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[24].