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Bill Rompkey (William Hubert Rompkey) was born on 13 May, 1936 in Belleoram, Dominion of Newfoundland, is an educator. Discover Bill Rompkey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
William Hubert Rompkey |
| Occupation |
Canadian Senator |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
13 May, 1936 |
| Birthday |
13 May |
| Birthplace |
Belleoram, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Date of death |
(2017-03-21) |
| Died Place |
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Bill Rompkey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Bill Rompkey height not available right now. We will update Bill Rompkey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bill Rompkey's Wife?
His wife is Carolyn Pike (m. 1963)
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| Wife |
Carolyn Pike (m. 1963) |
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| Children |
Hilary Rompkey
Peter Rompkey |
Bill Rompkey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bill Rompkey worth at the age of 81 years old? Bill Rompkey’s income source is mostly from being a successful educator. He is from . We have estimated
Bill Rompkey's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
educator |
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Timeline
In 1995, Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, appointed Rompkey to the Senate of Canada. In 2001, he became Government Whip in the Senate and was deputy leader of the government in the Senate until the Conservatives took power in February 2006. He reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 on May 13, 2011.
Rompkey was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1972 federal election as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Grand Falls-White Bay-Labrador, the first of seven consecutive election victories. In 1980, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau elevated Rompkey to the Canadian Cabinet as Minister of National Revenue. In 1982, he was moved to the position of Minister of State for Small Businesses and Tourism becoming Minister of State for Mines in 1984. He was Minister of State for Transport in the short lived Cabinet of John Turner until the government's defeat in the 1984 election.
After Rompkey returned from his studies in London, he started his career as an educator. Rompkey taught school at Upper Island Cove and in St. John's. In 1963, he married fellow Memorial University graduate Carolyn Pike, and then, lured by Tony Paddon, Rompkey took an appointment as principal of the Yale Amalgamated School in North West River. Rompkey later became the first Superintendent of Education with the Labrador East Integrated School Board, a position he held until 1971. In January 1972, Rompkey was studying for his Ph.D. in Adult Education at the University of Toronto when he won the nomination to represent the Grand Falls-White Bay-Labrador riding for the Liberal Party.
Rompkey was born in Belleoram, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland. He attended Bishop Feild College in St. John's. In 1953, after he left Bishop Feild College, Rompkey entered Memorial University, where he graduated with a BA, a diploma in education, and an MA. Rompkey continued his studies at the University of London, England, where he received the Academic Diploma in Education.
William Hubert Rompkey PC (May 13, 1936 – March 21, 2017) was a Canadian educator who served as member of Parliament from 1972 to 1995 and a senator from 1995 to 2011.
