Neilia Hunter Biden | |
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 Biden in 1966 | |
| Born | Neilia Hunter July 28, 1942 Skaneateles, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1972 (aged 30) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
| Burial place | St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, Delaware, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University (MA) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Spouse | |
| Children | |
| Family | Biden (by marriage) |
Neilia Hunter Biden (née Hunter; July 28, 1942 – December 18, 1972) was an American teacher. She was the first wife of Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, and died in a 1972 car crash with their one-year-old daughter, Naomi. Their two sons, Beau and Hunter were injured but survived the incident. Her death occurred six weeks after her husband's election to the U.S. Senate.