| Robert F. Kennedy Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9½ in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1925 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Date of Death | June 6, 1968 |
Robert F. Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer who was appointed as the 64th United States attorney general in January 1961. He also served as a U.S. senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968.
Born Name
Robert Francis Kennedy
Nick Names
R.F.K., Bobby
Age
He was born on November 20, 1925.
Died
On June 6, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the age of 42 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Resting Place
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
Robert F. Kennedy studied at St. Paul’s School and Portsmouth Priory School. He then joined Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts in September 1942 and graduated in May 1944.
Afterward, he attended Harvard University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1948. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville.
Occupation
Politician, Lawyer
Family
- Father – Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (Businessman, Investor, Politician)
- Mother – Rose Kennedy (née Fitzgerald) (Philanthropist, Socialite)
- Siblings – John F. Kennedy (Older Brother) (Politician who served as the 35th president of the United States), Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (Older Brother) (United States Navy lieutenant who was killed in action during World War II), Rosemary Kennedy (Older Sister), Kathleen Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington (Older Sister) (Socialite), Eunice Kennedy Shriver (Older Sister) (Philanthropist), Patricia Kennedy Lawford (Older Sister) (Socialite), Jean Kennedy Smith (Younger Sister) (Diplomat, Activist, Humanitarian, Author, Served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1993 to 1998), Ted Kennedy (Younger Brother) (Polititcn, Lawyer)
- Others – P. J. Kennedy (Paternal Grandfather) (Businessman and politician who served as a Massachusetts state legislator), Mary Augusta Hickey (Paternal Grandmother), John Francis Fitzgerald (Maternal Grandfather), Mary Josephine “Josie” Hannon (Maternal Grandmother), Caroline (Niece), John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. (Nephew) (Attorney, Journalist, Magazine Publisher), Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (Nephew), George Skakel (Father-In-Law) (Businessman, Founder of Great Lakes Carbon Corporation), Ann Brannack (Mother-In-Law) (Secretary)
Political Party
Democratic
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, he had a net worth of $100 Million at the time of his death.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176.5 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Robert F. Kennedy dated –
- Margot Fonteyn
- Lee Remick
- Candice Bergen – RUMOR
- Jayne Mansfield – RUMOR
- Betty Kelly
- Suzy Chang
- Sylva Koscina – RUMOR
- Ethel Skakel (1945-1968) – In December 1945, he met Ethel Skakel during a skiing trip to Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec. The duo got married on June 17, 1950, and had 11 children – Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (b. July 4, 1951), Joseph Patrick Kennedy II (b. September 24, 1952), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (b. January 17, 1954), David (b. 1955), Mary Courtney (b. 1956), Michael LeMoyne Kennedy (February 27, 1958 – December 31, 1997), Mary Kerry Kennedy (b. September 8, 1959), Christopher George Kennedy (b. July 4, 1963), Matthew Maxwell Taylor “Max” Kennedy (b. January 11, 1965), Douglas Harriman Kennedy (b. March 24, 1967), and Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (b. December 12, 1968). Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy remained married until his assassination in 1968.
- Kim Novak (1961)
- Marlene Dietrich (1962)
- Mariella Novotny (1962)
- Jeanne Carmen (1962)
- Marilyn Monroe (1962)
- Jacqueline Kennedy (1964) – RUMOR
- Mary Harrington (1964)
- Claudine Longet (1967) – RUMOR
Race / Ethnicity
White
Robert F. Kennedy was of Irish and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Strong Boston accent
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Robert F. Kennedy Facts
- He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.
- Robert F. Kennedy was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the U.S. Congress for distinguished service in 1978.
- Robert F. Kennedy’s character was portrayed by Tim Ransom in A Woman Named Jackie (1991), Steven Culp in the historical political thriller film Thirteen Days (2000), Dave Fraunces in the drama film Bobby (2006), Barry Pepper in the 8-part miniseries The Kennedys (2011), Peter Sarsgaard in the biographical drama film Jackie (2016), and Jack Huston in Martin Scorsese‘s film The Irishman (2019).
Featured Image by Habman Photography, N.Y. / natedsanders.com / Public Domain
