Kenneth Claiborne Royall
Politician
Kenneth Claiborne Royall, Sr. (July 24, 1894 – May 25, 1971) was a United States Army general and the last person to hold the office of Secretary of War. That position was abolished in 1947, and Royall served as the first Secretary of the Army (the successor position) from 1947 to 1949.
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 24, 1894 |
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| Birth place | North Carolina , Goldsboro North Carolina , United States |
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| Religion | Episcopal Church (United States) |
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| Date of death | May 25, 1971 |
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| Place of death | North Carolina , Durham North Carolina , United States |
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| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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| Children | Kenneth Claiborne Royall Jr. |
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