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Kennedy in October 1967
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Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy
(1890-06-22)June 22, 1890 |
| Died | January 22, 1995(1995-01-22) (aged 104) Haynnis, Massachusetts, United States
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| Known for | Member of the Kennedy family |
| Spouse(s) | 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 |
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.
Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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.
Kennedy with Joe Jr.
Rose Kennedy (standing, rear) with her husband Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and grandchildren, 1963. John Jr. can be seen in the foreground.
Rose Kennedy with her son, President John F. Kennedy in 1962
