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Politics & Governance
Bill de Blasio
b. 1961New York City, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
NYC Mayor 2014-2021
Biography
NYC Mayor 2014-2021; born Warren Wilhelm Jr.; changed name to his mother's Italian maiden name de Blasio. NYC Mayor; changed his name to honor his Italian-American heritage on his mother's side
Notable For
- NYC Mayor 2014-2021
- born Warren Wilhelm Jr.
- changed name to his mother's Italian maiden name de Blasio
Honors & Recognition
- NYC Mayor
- changed his name to honor his Italian-American heritage on his mother's side
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bill de Blasio Italian?
Yes — Bill de Blasio is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. NYC Mayor 2014-2021
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Politics & Governance
- Specialty
- Mayor
- Years
- b. 1961
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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