Born: 19 June 1964 (age 60 years), Upper East Side, New York, United States

Children: Lara Lettice Johnson, Theodore Apollo Johnson,

Spouse: Carrie Johnson (m. 2021), Marina Wheeler (m. 1993–2020), Allegra Mostyn-Owen (m. 1987–1993)

Party: Conservative Party

Education: Balliol College (1983–1987),

Previous offices: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2019–2022)

Gender: Male

Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m)

Boris Johnson Biography Details

Boris Johnson Family

Boris Johnson was born on June 19, 1964 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City to Stanley Johnson, who was 23 years old, and Charlotte Fawcett, who was 22 years old. The couple got married in 1963 before moving to the United States. After Charlotte enrolled at Oxford University, the family returned to England in September 1964. They then moved to North England in 1965 and relocated to Washington D.C. in February 1966. In 1969, they settled at West Nethercote Farm near Winsford in Somerset.

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Boris Johnson Education

Boris Johnson was awarded the King’s Scholarship to attend Elton College, a boarding school located near Windsor in Berkshire. He received a scholarship to pursue a four-year course in Literae Humaniores at Balliol College, Oxford, focusing on classics, ancient literature, and Classical Philosophy. Matriculating at Oxford University in the late 1983, Johnson belonged to a cohort of Oxford students who later played prominent roles in British Politics and media during the early 21st Century. This group included figures like David Cameron, Michael Gove, William Hague, Jeremy Hunt, and Nick Boles, who all went on to hold key positions within the Conservative Party.

Boris Johnson Personal Life

Boris Johnson tied the knot with Allegra Mostyn-Owen in 1987, but their marriage came to an end in 1993. Shortly after, Johnson married Marina Wheeler, who is a barrister and the daughter of journalist and broadcaster Charles Wheeler. The couple has four children: Lara Lettice, Milo Arthur, Cassia Peaches, and Theodore Apollo. After 25 years together, Johnson and Wheeler announced their separation and the start of divorce proceedings in September 2018. Johnson’s third marriage took place on May 29, 2021, to Carrie Symonds in a private ceremony attended by only 30 guests.

Early life and career as a journalist

During his childhood, Johnson resided in various cities including New York City, London, and Brussels, before moving on to boarding school in England. He secured a scholarship to Eton College and pursued classics at Balliol College, Oxford, where he held the position of president at the Oxford Union. Following a brief stint as a management consultant, Johnson transitioned into journalism. His journalism career commenced as a reporter at The Times in 1987; however, he was dismissed for falsifying a quote. Subsequently, he joined The Daily Telegraph, initially as a correspondent reporting on the European Community from 1989 to 1994, and later as an assistant editor from 1994 to 1999. In 1994, Johnson became a political columnist for The Spectator, eventually becoming the magazine’s editor in 1999, a position he held until 2005.

Election to Parliament

In 1997, Johnson lost the election in Clwyd South to Martyn Jones of the Labour Party. Later, he appeared on TV shows starting from 1998. Johnson won a seat in Henley-on-Thames in 2001 after losing previously. Despite facing challenges like apologizing to Liverpool and being dismissed as shadow arts minister, Johnson got reelected in 2005. He gained fame on British TV but also faced setbacks due to controversies during his political journey.

Where was Boris Johnson born?

Boris Johnson was born in New York City, New York, U.S., on June 19, 1964.

What is Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s net worth?

After announcing his resignation as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson is estimated to have a net worth of £1.67 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. In his role as Prime Minister, he receives an annual salary of £79,936 and an additional £84,144 as a Member of Parliament, bringing his total annual earnings to £164,080 – a figure he has previously expressed discontent with. Apart from his income, Mr. Johnson resides in the flat above 10 Downing Street and has access to the Chequers countryside residence in Buckinghamshire. He and his wife Carrie Johnson were reportedly planning a champagne-filled celebration for their first wedding anniversary at the luxurious Buckinghamshire property. Before becoming Prime Minister, the Conservative MP earned up to £275,000 annually for his weekly Telegraph column.

Boris Johnson makes surprise late move to avert Tory wipeout

Boris Johnson unexpectedly appeared on Tuesday night to encourage Conservative supporters to stop Labour from winning a significant victory in the upcoming UK general election. Speaking in central London, Johnson, who is not running in the election, aimed to prevent anticipated losses for Rishi Sunak’s Tories by urging voters to prevent Labour from securing a landslide win. In his first public appearance of the campaign, Johnson warned against a potential Labour government’s plans to undo previous achievements with a strong majority. He reiterated campaign messages accusing Labour leader Keir Starmer of intending to raise taxes and permit uncontrolled immigration with a “super-majority,” claims that the opposition party refutes.

The man advised ex-Tory voters to avoid backing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK group. He labeled them “Kremlin crawlers” and “Putin-istas,” referring to the leader’s admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Labour seems likely to win this week’s public vote by a significant margin, potentially ending 14 years of Conservative governance in Britain. According to 10 out of 11 MRP polls conducted during the campaign, the opposition is projected to secure more seats than in Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide triumph.

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