Woody Johnson
American businessman and diplomat (born 1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Wood Johnson IV (born April 12, 1947) is an American businessman who was the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. He is a great-grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, and an heir to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune. In 2000 he purchased the New York Jets football team and is currently the Jets co-owner alongside his brother, Christopher Johnson.
Woody Johnson | |
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United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office November 8, 2017 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Matthew Barzun |
Succeeded by | Jane D. Hartley |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Wood Johnson IV (1947-04-12) April 12, 1947 (age 77) New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Nancy Sale
(m. 1977; div. 2001)Suzanne Ircha (m. 2009) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Bobby Johnson Betty Wold |
Relatives | Christopher Johnson (brother) |
Education | University of Arizona (BA) |
A longtime Republican Party donor, Johnson was a supporter of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and was appointed by Trump to the post of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Events during his tenure included Britain's exit from the EU and the relocation of the United States embassy in London.