Pete Buttigieg Fast Facts Here’s a look at the life of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth place: South Bend, Indiana Birth name: Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Father: Joseph A. Buttigieg, an English professor Mother: Anne Montgomery, a linguist Marriage: Chasten Glezman (2018-present) Military service: US Navy Reserves, 2009-2017, Lieutenant Religion: Episcopalian Buttigieg can be pronounced “boot-edge-edge,” “buddha-judge,” “boot-a-judge” or “boo-tuh-judge.” Buttigieg’s father, Joseph, emigrated to the United States from Malta. Buttigieg roughly translates to “lord of the poultry.” Speaks eight languages: English, Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, Maltese, Arabic, Dari and French.