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Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr.

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Best Known For:The book On the Brink
Breakthrough:Appointment as U.S. Treasury Secretary during the 2008 financial crisis in 2006

10 Quick Facts About Henry Merritt Paulson Jr.

  • Full Name: Henry Merritt Paulson Jr
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessperson
  • Known For: The book On the Brink
  • Current Role: Chairman
  • Date of Birth: March 28, 1946
  • Age: 80 years old
  • Place of Birth: Palm Beach, Florida
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Wendy Judge Paulson
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Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. Age

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. is about 80 years old as of 2026. Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. was born in 1946.

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. Height

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School.

  • Dartmouth College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: English
    • Period: 1964–1968
  • Harvard Business School
    • Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Field of Study: Business Administration
    • Period: 1968–1970

Career & Work

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr.'s career includes business leadership roles with United States Department of the Treasury and Goldman Sachs.

Organization: United States Department of the Treasury
Role: 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Period: 2006–2009
Organization: Goldman Sachs
Role: Chairman and CEO
Period: 1999–2006
Details: New York

Notable Works

  • Book: On the Brink (Author, 2010)

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. Net Worth

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr.'s net worth is estimated to be between 700000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a Businessperson.

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. Family & Relationships

Henry Merritt Paulson Jr is married to Wendy Judge Paulson. He has 2 children, Merritt Paulson and Amanda Paulson.

  • Father: Henry Merritt Paulson
  • Mother: Marianna Merritt Paulson
  • Children:
    • Merritt Paulson (1973)
    • Amanda Paulson

Lesser Known Facts

  • Paulson was an All-Ivy League offensive lineman at Dartmouth.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Henry Merritt Paulson Jr
  • Popular As: Hank Paulson
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Businessperson
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 28, 1946
  • Age: 80
  • Birthday: March 28
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: Palm Beach, Florida

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Henry Merritt Paulson
  • Mother: Marianna Merritt Paulson
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Wendy Judge Paulson

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

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Online Presence

  • Website:http://www.paulsoninstitute.org

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