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H. John Heinz III

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H. John Heinz III
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United States Senator
from Pennsylvania
In office
January 3, 1977 – April 4, 1991
Preceded by Hugh Scott
Succeeded by Harris Wofford
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 18th district
In office
November 2, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by Robert Corbett
Succeeded by Doug Walgren
Personal details
Born
Henry John Heinz III

(1938-10-23)October 23, 1938
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died April 4, 1991(1991-04-04) (aged 52)
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Cause of death Plane crash
Resting place Homewood Cemetery
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse
(m. 1966)
Relations Henry J. Heinz (great-grandfather)
Drue Heinz (stepmother)
Children 3, including André and Christopher
Parent
  • Jack Heinz (father)
Alma mater Yale University
Harvard Business School
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Branch/service  United States Air Force (Reserves)
Years of service 1963–69

Henry John Heinz III (born October 23, 1938 – died April 4, 1991) was an American politician. He came from Pennsylvania. He was the great-grandson of the person who started the famous H. J. Heinz Company.

Henry Heinz served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. After that, he became a US senator. He served as a senator from 1977 until 1991. Sadly, he passed away in a plane crash in 1991.

Life and Family

Henry Heinz married Teresa Simões-Ferreira on February 5, 1966. Their wedding took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They had three sons together: H. John Heinz IV, André, and Christopher.

Honoring His Legacy

Many places are named after Henry Heinz. This is to remember his work and contributions.

Places Named After Henry Heinz

  • Senator H. John Heinz III Archives at the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries
  • H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
  • H. John Heinz III Center For Science, Economics and The Environment
  • H. John Heinz III Center For the Performing Arts (Heinz Hall), home of the Pittsburgh Symphony
  • Senator John Heinz History Center

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