Francis F. Kennedy
American politician and lawyer
1925 — 1968
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician and lawyer
Born
November 20, 1925
Died
1968 (age ~43)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in BrooklineDied in Los Angeles
1925
Born in Brookline (1925-11-20)
1961
PositionUnited States Attorney General (1961–1964)
1962
AwardErnst Reuter Medal
1965
PositionUnited States senator (1965–1967)
1967
PositionUnited States senator (1967–1968)
1968
Died in Los Angeles
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Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy served as the 64th United States attorney general from 1961 to 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he is considered an icon of modern American liberalism.
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Who is Francis F. Kennedy?+
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy served as the 64th United States attorney general from 1961 to 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. Like his brothe
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis F. Kennedy born?+
Francis F. Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925.
When did Francis F. Kennedy die?+
Francis F. Kennedy died in 1968, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — November 20, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
— .
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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