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Also Known As Jacqueline Kennedy • Jacqueline Lee Bouvier • Jackie Kennedy
Born July 28, 1929 • Southampton • New York
Died May 19, 1994 (aged 64) • New York City • New York
Title / Office first lady (1961-1963)
Notable Family Members spouse Aristotle Socrates Onassis • spouse John F. Kennedy • daughter Caroline Kennedy • son John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Role In assassination of John F. Kennedy

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