Bill Nelson

Background

Nelson, Bill was born on September 29, 1942 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of C.W. and Nannie Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1965;

Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1968.

Career

Practice law, Melbourne, Florida, 1970-1979;

member, Florida House of Representatives, 1972-1978;

member, United States Congress, 1979-1991;

astronaut, 24th Flight of Space Shuttle, 1986;

treasurer, State of Florida, Tallahassee, since 1995.

Achievements

• Bill Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy State treasurer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Army Reserve, 1965-1975, with United States Army, 1968-1970.

Connections

Married Grace H. Cavert, February 19, 1972. Children: C. William, Nan Ellen.

Father:

C.W. Nelson

Mother:

Nannie Nelson

Spouse:

Grace H. Cavert

child:

Nan Ellen Nelson

child:

C. William Nelson