Robert F. Kennedy

American politician and lawyer (1925–1968)
Person human Q25310
Robert F. Kennedy
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Robert F. Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925, in Brookline [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] and died on June 6, 1968, in Los Angeles [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][13][14]. He was a politician, military officer, lawyer, and writer [13] who practiced Catholicism . His parents were Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Kennedy [15] [15]. Kennedy's siblings included Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Cavendish, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford [15]. He married Ethel Kennedy in 1950, a union that lasted until his death in 1968 [15].

Kennedy attended Harvard College, Bates College, Harvard University, and the University of Virginia School of Law . His political career included serving as United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 [16]. He subsequently held the position of United States senator from 1965 to 1967 and again from 1967 to 1968 [16]. During his life, he received the Ernst Reuter Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom [17].

Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy had several children, including Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph P. Kennedy II, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., David A. Kennedy, Courtney Kennedy Hill, and Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, along with four others [4][15]. Following his death, he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery [18][3].

Robert F. Kennedy

Summary

Robert F. Kennedy is a human[1]. Born in Brookline[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1925[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 6, 1968[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.046% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,208 views/month, #457 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brookline[2], Robert F. Kennedy…
  • Robert F. Kennedy died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Robert F. Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925[3].
  • Robert F. Kennedy died on June 6, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Robert F. Kennedy's father was Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.[12].
  • Robert F. Kennedy's mother was Rose Kennedy[13].
  • Robert F. Kennedy was married to Ethel Kennedy[14].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was Kathleen Kennedy Townsend[15].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was Joseph P. Kennedy II[16].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[17].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was David A. Kennedy[18].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was Courtney Kennedy Hill[19].
  • A child of Robert F. Kennedy was Michael LeMoyne Kennedy[20].
  • Robert F. Kennedy held citizenship in United States[21].
  • American English was Robert F. Kennedy's native language[22].
  • Robert F. Kennedy worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert F. Kennedy's professions included military officer[7].
  • Robert F. Kennedy worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Robert F. Kennedy worked as a writer[9].
  • Robert F. Kennedy held the position of United States Attorney General[23].
  • Robert F. Kennedy held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Robert F. Kennedy held the position of United States senator[25].
  • Robert F. Kennedy was educated at Harvard College[26].
  • Robert F. Kennedy was educated at University of Virginia School of Law[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert F. Kennedy's place of birth was Brookline[2]. He was born on November 20, 1925[3]. His father was Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.[12]. His mother was Rose Kennedy[13]. American English was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Harvard College[26], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30]; University of Virginia School of Law[27]; Bates College[31]; Harvard University[32]; University of Virginia[33]; and V-12 Navy College Training Program[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include United States Attorney General[23], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1789[37] and United States senator[24], a position[38], in United States[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Ernst Reuter Medal[40], Congressional Gold Medal[41], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[42].

Personal Life

Among Robert F. Kennedy's spouses was Ethel Kennedy[14]. Children include Kathleen Kennedy Townsend[15], a lawyer[43], b. 1951[44], of United States[45]; Joseph P. Kennedy II[16], a politician[46], b. 1952[47], of United States[48]; Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[17], a radio personality[49], b. 1954[50], of United States[51], awarded the American Book Awards[52], specialised in law[53]; David A. Kennedy[18], a journalist[54], 1955–1984[55], of United States[56]; Courtney Kennedy Hill[19], a politician[57], b. 1956[58], of United States[59]; and Michael LeMoyne Kennedy[20], a lawyer[60], 1958–1997[61], of United States[62]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[63]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[64].

Death and Burial

Robert F. Kennedy died on June 6, 1968[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[65]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert F. Kennedy include Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium[66], a defunct sports venue[67], in United States[68], founded in 1960[69]; Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building[70], a building of public administration[71], in United States[72], founded in 1935[73]; Robert F. Kennedy Bridge[74], a suspension bridge[75], in United States[76], founded in 1936[77]; Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award[78], an award[79], in United States[80], founded in 1968[81]; and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[82], an award[83], in United States[84].

Why It Matters

Robert F. Kennedy ranks in the top 0.046% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,208 views/month, #457 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium[66], a defunct sports venue[67], in United States[68], founded in 1960[69]; Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building[70], a building of public administration[71], in United States[72], founded in 1935[73]; Robert F. Kennedy Bridge[74], a suspension bridge[75], in United States[76], founded in 1936[77]; Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award[78], an award[79], in United States[80], founded in 1968[81]; and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[82], an award[83], in United States[84].

FAQs

Where was Robert F. Kennedy born?

Robert F. Kennedy was born in Brookline[2].

Where did Robert F. Kennedy die?

Robert F. Kennedy passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Robert F. Kennedy's parents?

Robert F. Kennedy's father was Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.[12]. Robert F. Kennedy's mother was Rose Kennedy[13].

Who was Robert F. Kennedy married to?

Robert F. Kennedy's spouses include Ethel Kennedy[14].

What did Robert F. Kennedy do for work?

Robert F. Kennedy worked as politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Robert F. Kennedy go to school?

Robert F. Kennedy was educated at Harvard College[26], University of Virginia School of Law[27], Bates College[31], and Harvard University[32].

What awards did Robert F. Kennedy receive?

Honors received include Ernst Reuter Medal[40], Congressional Gold Medal[41], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[42].

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