Obituary of Archibald Cox

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Archibald Cox

Archibald Cox Jr. (born May 17, 1912 in Plainfield, New Jersey) was a politician and lawyer who was best known for serving as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F Kennedy and as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. Archibald died on May 29, 2004 and his death was reportedly because of natural causes. He died twelve days after his 92nd birthday.

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Archibald Cox Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cox, Archibald
    • Common Name: Archibald Cox
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: May 17, 1912
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Archie
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1961-1973
    • Religion: Christian
    • Political Affiliation: Democratic
    • Net Worth: $4.24 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Archibald's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Archibald Cox Jr.
    • Father: Archibald Cox Sr.
    • Mother: Frances Bruen Perkins Cox
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Phyllis Ames Cox (married 1937-2004, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Archibald Cox Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sarah Cox
      • Phyllis Cox

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 29 2004 at age 92
  • Place: Brooksville, Maine, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer American Born on May 17th Born in 1912 Born in New Jersey Died in 2004 Died at age 92 Died from Natural causes

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"Archibald Cox was a distinguished American lawyer and educator whose unwavering commitment to justice, integrity, and public service left a lasting impact on the legal profession and society as a whole. (V)"

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