Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Member of the Kennedy Dynasty
Married to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. · Parent of 9 · 2 recorded parents
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Three generations at a glance
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Biography
Matriarch of the Kennedy family (1890-1995)
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of John F. Fitzgerald and Mary Josephine Hannon, partner to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., and parent of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Ted Kennedy. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Kennedy Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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Married Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
A partnership that connects two branches of the Fitzgerald family.
Next generation
Family line continues
9 children recorded in this branch: Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Ted Kennedy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy's parents?
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy's parents were father John F. Fitzgerald and mother Mary Josephine Hannon.
Who were Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy's children?
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy had 9 children: Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Robert F. Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Ted Kennedy.
Who did Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy marry?
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was married to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr..
What family tree does Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy belong to?
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy appears in the Kennedy Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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