For the sake of justice, it is worth noting that Bill Clinton once was at the head of the United States of America. Hillary Clinton in the period from 1993 to 2001 was the first lady of the state.
It is known that after the decline of his political career, Bill Clinton started writing and public speaking. According to Western media, new hobbies brought the ex-president $100 million. For one performance, Clinton can earn up to $300,000.
In the photo: Bill and Hillary Clinton.
In the photo: Bill Clinton plays golf in the company of former US President Barack Obama.
Another person of the list is the husband of Angela Merkel Joachim Sauer. The husband of the Chancellor of Germany is a man of science, Sauer is a quantum chemist and professor. The first gentleman of Germany does not like public events, a couple can rarely be found together at parties. For the first time since the election of Merkel for the post of Chancellor of Germany, the couple together came out at the Wagner Festival in Bayreuth.
It is known that Joachim Sauer advises his wife to be less assertive and firm, he scolds her for harsh gestures. For example, the professor does not like that Merkel constantly lifts her finger up during performances.
The first gentleman was also in the history of Argentina. Nestor Kirchner tried on this status in 2007, when his wife Christina became president of the country. Let's note, the couple was in power in Argentina in the period from 2003 to 2015. At first, Nestor was the president, and afterward, in 2007, his wife became the head of the state.
Philip May, a British financier, also boasts a wife-politician. In early July, his wife Teresa May took the place of Prime Minister of Great Britain. Filip's career began in 1979, he was a stock broker at Zoete&Bevan. In the 80s, May succeeded in investment management, managed assets of pension funds, working for Prudential. Since 2005, the spouse of the British Prime Minister is working in the Capital Group.
It is known that the couple prefers to lead a rather quiet and modest life.
Another key figure of the list is Denis Thatcher, the husband of the "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher. The husband of the famous prime minister of Great Britain was familiar to the British public even before meeting with his second half. Immediately after the war, Thatcher took over as general manager at Atlas. In the 60's the company was bought by Burman, Thatcher became one of the members of the board of directors. After the completion of the business career, Margaret Thatcher's spouse assisted her in her political activities (advised on economic and political issues, accompanied during her trips abroad). The ex-businessman did not give interviews and did everything possible to avoid publicity.
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