Obituary of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr. (born Arthur Bancroft Schlesinger on October 15, 1917 in Columbus, Ohio) was an academic and writer who was best known for The Age of Roosevelt series with three separate volumes that were entitled “The Crisis of the Old Order,” “The Coming of the New Deal,” and “The Politics of Upheaval.” Arthur died on February 28, 2007 and his death was because of a heart attack. Eventually, he died at age 89.

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Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Schlesinger, Arthur
Common Name: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: October 15, 1917
Age: 89 (at death)
Also Known As: Arthur
Occupations:
- Academic
- Writer
Active Years: 1939-2006

Net Worth: $2.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Arthur's Family Tree

Birth Name: Arthur Bancroft Schlesinger, Art
Father: Arthur M. Schlesinger (1888-1965)
Mother: Elizabeth Harriet Schlesinger (née Bancroft)
Spouse/Partner:

Marian Cannon (married 1940-divorced 1970)
Alexandra Emmet Allan (married 1971-2007, his death)

Son(s):

Stephen Schlesinger
Robert Schlesinger
Peter Allan

Daughter(s):

Christina Schlesinger
Katharine S. Schlesinger (died 2004)

Death Notice:

Date: February 28 2007 at age 89
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Category Tags:

Academic Writer American Born on October 15th Born in 1917 Born in Ohio Died in 2007 Died at age 89 Died from Heart attack

Arthur's Notable Roles:

The Crisis of the Old Order
The Coming of the New Deal
The Politics of Upheaval

Quotable Quotes:

"Arthur Schlesinger was a towering figure in American history, whose brilliant mind and unwavering commitment to social justice left an indelible mark on our nation. His legacy continues to inspire future generations to strive for a better, more equitable society. (V)"

Is Mr. Arthur Schlesinger still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.