American philanthropist and mother of John F. Kennedy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy (July 22, 1890 – January 22, 1995) was an American philanthropist and socialite. She was the wife of businessman/politician Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.. Their nine children included President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and longtime Senator Ted Kennedy.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy | |
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Born | Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald July 22, 1890 |
Died | January 22, 1995 104) Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States | (aged
Known for | Member of the Kennedy family |
Spouse | Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. (1914-1969, his death) |
Children | Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. John F. Kennedy Rosemary Kennedy Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish Eunice Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Patricia Kennedy Lawford Jean Kennedy Smith Ted Kennedy |
Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890 in Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
She studied at Dorchester High School, at the New England Conservatory, at the Wellesley College, and at the Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart.
On October 7, 1914, she married Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr..
They had 9 children:
She outlived four of her children and her husband.
Kennedy died on January 22, 1995 in Hyannis, Massachusetts from pneumonia, aged 104.
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