Rose Kennedy
American philanthropist and mother of John F. Kennedy
1890 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
American philanthropist and mother of John F. Kennedy
Born
July 22, 1890
Died
1995 (age ~105)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
socialite
United StatesBorn in North EndDied in Hyannis
1890
Born in North End (1890-07-22)
1995
Died in Hyannis
About
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy was an American philanthropist, socialite, and matriarch of the Kennedy family. She was deeply embedded in the "lace curtain" Irish-American community in Boston. Her father, John F. Fitzgerald, served in the Massachusetts State Senate (1892–1894), in the U.S. House of Representatives, and as Mayor of Boston. Her husband, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., chaired the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1934–1935) and the U.S. Maritime Commission (1937–1938), and served as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1938–1940). Their nine children included United States president John F. Kennedy, U.S. senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York, U.S. senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith. In 1951, Rose Kennedy was ennobled by Pope Pius XII, becoming the sixth American woman to be granted the rank of papal countess.
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Who is Rose Kennedy?+
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy was an American philanthropist, socialite, and matriarch of the Kennedy family. She was deeply embedded in the "lace curtain" Irish-American community in Boston. Her father, John F. Fitzgerald, served in the Massachusetts State Senate (1892–1894), in the U.S. House
What does the name Rose mean?+
The name Rose means "A female given name from Germanic.". It is of English origin.
When was Rose Kennedy born?+
Rose Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890.
When did Rose Kennedy die?+
Rose Kennedy died in 1995, at approximately 105 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Germanic.
The name Rose is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Germanic.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Rose — July 22, 1890
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You built something that feeds thousands of families.
— an employee
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