Sheldon Bush
American politician and US Senator from Connecticut (1895-1972)
1895 — 1972
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician and US Senator from Connecticut (1895-1972)
Born
May 15, 1895
Died
1972 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, banker, United States senator
United StatesBorn in ColumbusDied in New York City
1895
Born in Columbus (1895-05-15)
1952
PositionUnited States senator (1952–1953)
1953
PositionUnited States senator (1953–1955)
1955
PositionUnited States senator (1955–1957)
1957
PositionUnited States senator (1957–1959)
1959
PositionUnited States senator (1959–1961)
About
Prescott Sheldon Bush was an American banker and Republican Party politician. After working as a Wall Street executive investment banker, he represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from 1952 to 1963. A member of the Bush family, he was the father of President George H. W. Bush, and the paternal grandfather of President George W. Bush and Florida governor Jeb Bush.
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Who is Sheldon Bush?+
Prescott Sheldon Bush was an American banker and Republican Party politician. After working as a Wall Street executive investment banker, he represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from 1952 to 1963. A member of the Bush family, he was the father of President George H. W. Bush, and the p
What does the name Sheldon mean?+
The name Sheldon means "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is of English origin.
When was Sheldon Bush born?+
Sheldon Bush was born on May 15, 1895.
When did Sheldon Bush die?+
Sheldon Bush died in 1972, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.
The name Sheldon is of English origin, meaning "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sheldon — May 15, 1895
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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