Joseph P. Kennedy

Profession: Patriarch of the Kennedy family

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Why Famous: Best known as the father of three political leaders: President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Representative Ted Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. Served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 until late 1940.

Born: September 6, 1888
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: November 18, 1969 (aged 81)
Cause of Death: Complications from a stroke