Eliot Spitzer
American politician, 54th Governor of New York
Born
June 10th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 54th Governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation in 2008. Prior to this role, served as Attorney General of New York from 1999 to 2006, focusing on corporate malfeasance and consumer protection. Addressed issues such as Wall Street practices and organized crime during tenure as Attorney General. Resigned from the governorship amid a scandal involving personal conduct.
Governed New York as the 54th Governor
Served as Attorney General of New York
Focused on corporate reform and consumer rights
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