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

Quotable Quotes:

"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)"

"Archibald Cox was a renowned American lawyer and law professor who made significant contributions in the field of constitutional law and government ethics, known for his integrity and dedication to upholding the law. Sadly, his distinguished career was cut short due to unexpected circumstances. (V)"

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