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][1] 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][1]. He subsequently held the position of United States senator from 1965 to 1967 and again from 1967 to 1968 [16][1]. 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].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
- Father: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.[11]
- Mother: Rose Kennedy[12]
- Spouse: Ethel Kennedy[13]
- Child: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend[14], Joseph P. Kennedy II[15], Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[16], David A. Kennedy[17], Courtney Kennedy Hill[18], Michael LeMoyne Kennedy[19], Kerry Kennedy[20], Christopher G. Kennedy[21], Max Kennedy[22], Douglas Harriman Kennedy[23], Rory Kennedy[24]
- Country of citizenship: United States[25]
- Native language: American English[26]
- Position held: United States Attorney General[27], United States senator[28], justice minister[29]
- Educated at: Harvard College[30], University of Virginia School of Law[31], Bates College[32], Harvard University[33], University of Virginia[34], V-12 Navy College Training Program[35], Milton Academy[36], Portsmouth Abbey School[37], Riverdale Country School[38]
- Award received: Ernst Reuter Medal[39], Congressional Gold Medal[40], Presidential Medal of Freedom[41]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: Kennedy family[44]
- Member of sports team: Harvard Crimson football[45]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[46]
- Killed by: Sirhan Sirhan[47]
- Military branch: United States Navy[48]
- Commons category: Robert F. Kennedy[49]
- Military, police or special rank: Seaman apprentice[50]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[51]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[52]
- Sport: American football[53]
- Family name: Kennedy[54]
- Given name: Robert[55], Francis[56]
- Official website: http://rfkmemorial.org/[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert F. Kennedy include Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium[58], a defunct sports venue[59], in United States[60], founded in 1960[61]; Robert F. Kennedy Bridge[62], a suspension bridge[63], in United States[64], founded in 1936[65]; Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building[66], a building of public administration[67], in United States[68], founded in 1935[69]; Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[70], an award[71], in United States[72]; and Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award[73], an award[74], in United States[75], founded in 1968[76].
Why It Matters
Robert F. Kennedy has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium[58], a defunct sports venue[59], in United States[60], founded in 1960[61]; Robert F. Kennedy Bridge[62], a suspension bridge[63], in United States[64], founded in 1936[65]; Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building[66], a building of public administration[67], in United States[68], founded in 1935[69]; Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[70], an award[71], in United States[72]; and Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award[73], an award[74], in United States[75], founded in 1968[76].
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.[11]. Robert F. Kennedy's mother was Rose Kennedy[12].
Who was Robert F. Kennedy married to?
Robert F. Kennedy's spouses include Ethel Kennedy[13].
What did Robert F. Kennedy do for work?
Robert F. Kennedy worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Robert F. Kennedy go to school?
Robert F. Kennedy was educated at Harvard College[30], University of Virginia School of Law[31], Bates College[32], and Harvard University[33].
What awards did Robert F. Kennedy receive?
Honors received include Ernst Reuter Medal[39], Congressional Gold Medal[40], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[41].