Joseph P. Kennedy II
Politician
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy II (born September 24, 1952) is an American businessman, Democratic politician, and a member of the Kennedy family.He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 8th congressional district of Massachusetts from 1987 to 1999. In 1979 he founded and, until election to the U.S. House, led Citizens Energy Corporation, a non-profit energy company; since 1999 he has continued to lead Citizens Energy.He is the eldest son of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy as well as the eldest grandson of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy.
Personal facts
Birth date | September 24, 1952 |
Birth name | Joseph Patrick Kennedy II |
Birth place | Brighton Boston , Massachusetts , United States |
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Education | University of California Berkeley University of Massachusetts Boston |
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