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Also Known As Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Born July 22, 1890 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died January 22, 1995 (aged 104) • Massachusetts • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Notable Family Members spouse Joseph P. Kennedy • daughter Rosemary Kennedy • daughter Eunice Kennedy Shriver • son Robert F. Kennedy • son Ted Kennedy • son John F. Kennedy

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