Bill Richardson

Acting

Born November 15, 1947 · Pasadena, California, USA

Died September 1, 2023

Also known as Gov. Bill Richardson · William Blaine Richardson III · Governor Bill Richardson

Biography

William Blaine Richardson III was an American politician, author, and diplomat who served as the 30th governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He was also the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary in the Clinton administration, a U.S. congressman, chair of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and chair of the Democratic Governors Association.