Patrick Bouvier Kennedy

Son of John F. Kennedy

Patrick Bouvier Kennedy - Son of John F. Kennedy
Born

1963
62 years ago

Died

August 9th, 1963
62 years ago — 0 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1963, the individual was the second child of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, and Jacqueline Kennedy. Born prematurely, health complications arose shortly after birth. The individual spent only a brief time in the hospital before passing away. His birth and subsequent death occurred during a period of significant public attention toward the Kennedy family.

Birth as the second child of John F. Kennedy

Death shortly after birth

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