Ben Carson

Conservative activist and retired neurosurgeon seeking GOP presidential nomination
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Born: Sep 18, 1951, in Detroit.Raised in poverty by single mother

Education: Overcomes violent temper and low grades, eventually winning scholarship to Yale. Goes onto earn medical degree in 1977

1978: Begins residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

1984: Rises to position of head of pediatric neurosurgery. Becomes famous for groundbreaking work separating conjoined twins

2008: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom – top U.S. civilian honour

2013: Retires from neurosurgery.Becomes active in politics, joining Republican Party in 2014

May 2015: Launches bid for Republican presidential nomination
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Picture: Associated Press

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