Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney is an American politician and businessman. 

Early Accomplishments

In 1975, he gained the Baker Scholar title after emerging among the top five percent of his graduating class at law school. In 1977, he was employed by a consulting firm Bain & Company. After a year, he had already become the Vice president of the company. 

Best Known For

Between 2003 and 2007, Mitt was the governor of Massachusetts. During the 2012 American election, he contested for the presidential office as the Republican nominee. 

Sexual Orientation

Mitt is straight. In 1969, he got married to Ann Davies. 

Religious Belief

Mitt is a Mormon. Though he avoided speaking on the subject of faith during his campaign, Mitt had an upbringing in Mormonism. Mitt was once a Mormon ward bishop. In the 1960's he went to France on a Mormon mission in order to explore his faith. (Source: washigntonpost.com, 30/04/2013) 

Worth to Know

In 2012 his doctor Randall Gaz, stated that his height is 6 ft 1.5 in and that he weighs 185 pounds (84 kg). In 1965, he had an appendectomy. He is allergic to penicillin. (Source: nymag.com, 21/09/2012)

He co-founded a private investment firm, Bain Capital in 1984. 

Mitt was also a candidate for the U.S Senate in 1994. 

In 2008, he funded his presidential campaign with about 45 million dollars from his personal income. In order to save the Winter Olympics, he decided to leave Bain Capital.

In 2012, he was worth 230 million dollars. (Source: forbes.com, 22/10/2012)