Age, Biography and Wiki
Ted Blunt was born on 22 March, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American politician (1943–2024). Discover Ted Blunt'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 80 years old?
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Politician, educator, athlete |
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80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
22 March 1943 |
| Birthday |
22 March |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death |
11 January, 2024 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 80 years old group.
Ted Blunt Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Ted Blunt height not available right now. We will update Ted Blunt's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ted Blunt's Wife?
His wife is Alice Latrelle Jackson
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Alice Latrelle Jackson |
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| Children |
3, including Lisa Rochester |
Ted Blunt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ted Blunt worth at the age of 80 years old? Ted Blunt’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Ted Blunt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Theodore Blunt (March 22, 1943 – January 11, 2024) was an American politician, educator, and athlete.
Blunt's political career in the state of Delaware included serving 16 years as a Wilmington District Councilman and eight years as city council president.
Theodore Blunt was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was one of four children born to Helen and John Blunt.
Ted Blunt and his family were no strangers to hardships and difficult times.
Growing up in the James Weldon Johnson Housing Projects in North Philadelphia, the family developed their shared belief in hard work, persistence and a strong family bond.
Blunt graduated from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia and Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University WSSU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education.
Three years later, Blunt graduated from Rutgers University with a Master of Social Work.
Blunt's athletic achievements in high school included making All Public Teams in both basketball and soccer as well as being the Markward Club's Public League's Most Valuable Player in Basketball his senior year.
At WSSU, his athletic accomplishments as a basketball player included:
Notably, along with teammate Earl "the Pearl" Monroe, Blunt's stellar basketball career was led by his mentor and coach, the legendary Clarence "Big House" Gaines.
In 1969, Blunt and his family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where he served as a director for Peoples Settlement Association.
His desire to improve the lives of young people was further realized in the field of education, where he served as a central office administrator for 36 years of credited service in three different school districts (Wilmington, New Castle County and the Red Clay Consolidated School Districts).
In 1985 Blunt was elected to the Wilmington City Council; he served on the Finance, Expenditure Review, Bond and the Audit Committees.
He also served on the Cablevision Commission, the Board of Pensions and Retirement, the Home Ownership Corporation, and the Port Authority.
In 2000 Blunt was elected President of the Wilmington City Council and Chairman of the Wilmington Cable Commission.
Under Blunt's leadership funding was made available for student scholarships citywide, operating hours for five community centers were extended and Wilmington's elementary schools received funds to address the needs of at-risk students.
In 2008, Blunt announced that he would seek the office of lieutenant governor.
He would later suspend his campaign citing the following: The need to unify the Party; the lack of campaign finance reform and the high cost of running campaigns; and most importantly the desire to spend more time with family.
Over the years, Blunt supported WSSU with his time and also contributions.
Consistent with his focus on education and giving back, in 2010, Blunt fully repaid his alma mater for his four-year scholarship.
He presented WSSU a lump-sum check in the amount of $6,400.
In 2011, celebrating 50 years of marriage, Blunt and his high-school sweetheart, Alice Latrelle (Jackson) renewed their wedding vows in the presence of their children and grandchildren.
Blunt died on January 11, 2024, at the age of 80.
In 2012, Blunt was honored as the Inaugural Inductee into the Delaware Blue/Gold Basketball Hall of Fame.
His professional career started in Philadelphia as a Juvenile Gang Worker and immediately after graduate school he worked as a group therapist at Temple University.
His daughter, Lisa Blunt Rochester, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2016.
