If you are into politics and know the logistics surrounding it, chances are that you know about Boris Johnson, the former U.K. Prime Minister, who has been in the media surrounding a lot of controversies and political reforms.
It was Queen Elizabeth II who appointed Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister, making him the second Prime Minister to be born outside of Britain since he was born in New York City. With his links in politics and the kind of financial decisions he’s made over the years, it isn’t surprising that people want to know about his net worth.
This article will explore more about Boris Johnson’s net worth and his life before, during, and after his time being the Prime Minister of the U.K.
Quick Facts
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Early Life
Boris Johnson as we mentioned, was born on June 19, 1964, in New York City. He was named Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson at birth. There isn’t much information available about his parents and his early childhood days.
However, reports suggest that Boris completed his education at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford. His aim wasn’t initially to get into politics. It happened by chance. Following his graduation, Boris ventured into a career in journalism. During that period, he worked with esteemed organizations, including The Times and the Daily Telegraph.
Personal Life
Boris’ personal life is pretty much out in the public for media consumption. He was initially married to Allegra Mostyn-Owen in 1987 but the two later separated in 1993. But, what came as a shock was the fact that just two weeks after the divorce was finalized, Boris went ahead and married Marina Wheeler and they ended up separating in 2018. He later married Carrie Symonds in 2021. Boris is a father to six children.
Career
Boris’ career kicked off with him working as a journalist with established newspapers. However, soon in 2001 was when his first political role came into being. During that time, Boris was elected as the Member of Parliament for Henley.
Following that, in 2004, he worked as a Shadow minister formerly for Arts, and later in 2005-2007, he switched to becoming Shadow Minister for Higher Education.
With the kind of growth he started gaining in his political career, Boris soon ended up becoming the Mayor of London in 2008 and handled big work like handling the Olympic Games, reforming public transportation rules, etc.
Boris later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2019 and became the nation’s leader. His election didn’t bring a lot of positive reactions among the citizens. During his time being the Prime Minister, he was earning roughly around $220,000 annually.
Net Worth
Boris Johnson has an estimated net worth of $2 million, most of which has come from his political affiliations and a few others from his investments that he has made over the years. There isn’t any public information regarding his investment portfolio. He currently stays in his house in South London with his family.