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Buddy Roemer was credited as a politician, banker and governor. Born on October 4, 1943, Buddy Roemer was from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Death is recorded on May 17, 2021, at the age of 77. Education on record includes Bossier High School and Harvard University.
My Take
Buddy Roemer fascinates me as a rare hybrid: a Harvard-trained banker who climbed from a Louisiana congressional seat to the governor's mansion. Switching parties mid-term, from Democrat to Republican, signals either deep conviction or fearless pragmatism, and either way it took nerve. What draws me most is his later reputation for rejecting big political money, a stance that feels almost quaint yet genuinely principled. Self-made provincial brains making it to the top always earn my interest, and Roemer's arc from Shreveport to the national stage embodies that grit. He passed in 2021, but the image of a clean, stubborn reformer endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Buddy Roemer
- Name (Japanese)
- バディ・ローマー
- Reading
- ばでぃ・ろーまー
- Born
- October 4, 1943 – May 17, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- politician / banker / governor
2. Background
- High school
- Bossier High School
- University
- Harvard University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy%20Roemer
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878651
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Buddy Roemer born?
Born October 4, 1943.
When did Buddy Roemer die?
Died May 17, 2021, aged 77.
Where was Buddy Roemer from?
Buddy Roemer was from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
What did Buddy Roemer do?
Buddy Roemer worked as politician, banker, governor.
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