Teresa Heinz
American businesswoman and philanthropist (born 1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Teresa Heinz (born Maria Teresa Thierstein Simões-Ferreira; October 5, 1938),[1][2] also known as Teresa Heinz Kerry,[2] is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. Heinz is the widow of former U.S. Senator John Heinz and the current wife of United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, longtime U.S. Senator, and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry. Heinz is Chair of the Heinz Endowments and the Heinz Family Philanthropies.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Thierstein and the second or paternal family name is Simões-Ferreira.
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Teresa Heinz | |
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Born | Maria Teresa Thierstein Simões-Ferreira (1938-10-05) October 5, 1938 (age 85)[1] |
Nationality | American Portuguese |
Other names | Teresa Heinz Kerry |
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Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, philanthropist |
Political party | Democratic (2003–present) Republican (before 2003) |
Spouses | |
Children | 3, including André and Christopher |
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