Obituary of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

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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:
    • Active Years: 1939-2006
    • Net Worth: $2.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    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:

AcademicWriter 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)"

"Arthur Schlesinger was a prominent American historian and social critic who served as a special advisor to President John F. Kennedy and wrote extensively about American politics and culture before his passing. (V)"

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