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How Old is Condoleezza Rice?
66th U.S. Secretary of State (2005–2009) — live age, birthday and a short biography.
71 years old
Born November 14, 1954 · 71 years, 10 months, 25 days
Quick biography
Condoleezza Rice was born on November 14, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. A piano prodigy, she earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver at 19, her master’s from Notre Dame, and her PhD from Denver at 26, becoming a Stanford political science professor and later the university’s provost (1993–1999).
Rice served as National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005 — the first woman in the role — under President George W. Bush, after advising his father’s administration on Soviet affairs.
Career highlights
- ✦1981 — Earns a PhD in political science at age 26.
- ✦1993–1999 — Provost of Stanford University.
- ✦2001–2005 — First woman National Security Advisor.
- ✦2005–2009 — 66th Secretary of State; first Black woman SoS.
- ✦2009 — Returns to Stanford and the Hoover Institution.
Personal life in brief
Rice is an accomplished classical pianist who has performed with Yo-Yo Ma. She has never married.
Legacy & influence
In 2005 she became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, the first African American woman in the role, serving until 2009. She then returned to Stanford as a professor and Hoover Institution fellow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Condoleezza Rice?
Condoleezza Rice was born on November 14, 1954. Her live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
When was Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State?
She served as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State from January 26, 2005 to January 20, 2009, under President George W. Bush.
What was historic about Condoleezza Rice’s career?
She was the first woman National Security Advisor (2001–2005) and the first African American woman Secretary of State (2005–2009).
What does Condoleezza Rice do now?
She is a professor of political science at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.
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