Elizabeth Colt
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'''Elizabeth Colt''' (Born June 16, 1986) is a [[Liberal]] [[Democratic]] [[French-American]] [[Politics of the United States|Politician]]. She serves as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House Representative]] from [[Connecticut's]] [[4th Congressional District]], which includes portions of [[Fairfield]] and New Haven counties in southwestern Connecticut. | '''Elizabeth Colt''' (Born June 16, 1986) is a [[Liberal]] [[Democratic]] [[French-American]] [[Politics of the United States|Politician]]. She serves as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House Representative]] from [[Connecticut's]] [[4th Congressional District]], which includes portions of [[Fairfield]] and New Haven counties in southwestern Connecticut. | ||
| - | == Early Life == | + | == Early Life amd Education == |
| + | Elizabeth Colt was born at Hertford British Hospital on Tuesday, June 16, 1986, at 7:35AM, the daughter of Jonathan Colt, and Angelique von Choltitz, a French-German architect, daughter of ''General der Infanterie'' Dietrich von Choltitz. She attended the International School of Paris (ISP) from kindergarten through the 12th grade. In late 1998, while living in Paris, she suffered from an Appendicitis that required a very delicate appendectomy at the young age of 12. She was forced to retire that year to recuperate at home and was sent back to regular classes when her situation was stable again. Jonathan Colt served as Ambassador to France making Elizabeth and her family travel very frequently to Washington. Being always familiar to the political world served as a guide to Elizabeth's future profession. | ||
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| + | Elizabeth Colt graduated from the ISP in 2003 as a slight higher-than-average graduate. She left with her best friend, Angelique Beauvais, to a trip around the world. In the trip, Elizabeth and Angelique visited the five continents which included a short visit to the Arctic Pole. It is said that Elizabeth found many signs of injustice and oppression in her journey with Angelique. Elizabeth has mentioned that she "felt as it was time for another liberator and promoter of equality and fraternity across the world". After being nearly kidnapped by Mexican and Nicaraguan illegal armed groups, Elizabeth returned to Paris to attend the University of Paris. | ||
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| U.S. House Representative for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District | ||||
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| In Office: 2015 - Present | ||||
| Preceded by | Rickey K. Fike (D) | |||
| Succeeded by | Incumbent | |||
| Chief of Staff, Senator Joe Lieberman | ||||
| In Office: 2012 - 2015 | ||||
| Preceded by | Walter P. Rusin | |||
| Succeeded by | Glenda D. Foster | |||
| Communications Director; Senator Joe Lieberman | ||||
| In Office: 2012 | ||||
| Preceded by | Arlene A. Vanwormer | |||
| Succeeded by | Chrissy D. Howerton | |||
| Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in Washington D.C. | ||||
| In Office: 2009 - 2011 | ||||
| Preceded by | Javier Despins | |||
| Succeeded by | Marc Lesage | |||
| Born | June 16, 1986 (Age 29) Paris, France | |||
| Political Party | Democrat | |||
| Spouse | None | |||
| Children | None | |||
| Profession | Partner, West & Gertz LLP. | |||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |||
Elizabeth Colt (Born June 16, 1986) is a Liberal Democratic French-American Politician. She serves as the U.S. House Representative from Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, which includes portions of Fairfield and New Haven counties in southwestern Connecticut.
Early Life amd Education
Elizabeth Colt was born at Hertford British Hospital on Tuesday, June 16, 1986, at 7:35AM, the daughter of Jonathan Colt, and Angelique von Choltitz, a French-German architect, daughter of General der Infanterie Dietrich von Choltitz. She attended the International School of Paris (ISP) from kindergarten through the 12th grade. In late 1998, while living in Paris, she suffered from an Appendicitis that required a very delicate appendectomy at the young age of 12. She was forced to retire that year to recuperate at home and was sent back to regular classes when her situation was stable again. Jonathan Colt served as Ambassador to France making Elizabeth and her family travel very frequently to Washington. Being always familiar to the political world served as a guide to Elizabeth's future profession.
Elizabeth Colt graduated from the ISP in 2003 as a slight higher-than-average graduate. She left with her best friend, Angelique Beauvais, to a trip around the world. In the trip, Elizabeth and Angelique visited the five continents which included a short visit to the Arctic Pole. It is said that Elizabeth found many signs of injustice and oppression in her journey with Angelique. Elizabeth has mentioned that she "felt as it was time for another liberator and promoter of equality and fraternity across the world". After being nearly kidnapped by Mexican and Nicaraguan illegal armed groups, Elizabeth returned to Paris to attend the University of Paris.
