Obituary of Richard Kleindienst

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Richard Kleindienst

Richard Harold Kleindienst (born August 5, 1923 in Winslow, Arizona) was a politician and lawyer who was best known for being United States Attorney General during Richard Nixon's presidency and the early stages of Watergate political scandal. Richard died on February 3, 2000 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 76.

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Richard Kleindienst Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kleindienst, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Kleindienst
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winslow, Arizona, United States
    • Birth Date: August 05, 1923
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rich
    • Occupations:
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Snickers
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Gordon Kleindienst
    • Father: Alfred Kleindienst
    • Mother: Gladys Kleindienst (née Love)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Margaret Dunbar (married 1948-2000, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Alfred Dunbar
      • Wallace Heath
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anne Lucile
      • Carolyn Love

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 03 2000 at age 76
  • Place: Prescott, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer American Born on August 5th Born in 1923 Born in Arizona Died in 2000 Died at age 76 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"He was an American attorney who served as the Attorney General of California from 1965 to 1967 and as the sixth U.S. President from 1966 to 1969. (V)"

"Richard Kleindienst's passion and dedication to public service left a lasting impact on the American justice system, solidifying his legacy as a true advocate for justice and fairness for all. (V)"

"Richard Kleindienst had a successful professional life as a lawyer and politician, serving as the United States Attorney General during the Watergate scandal before ultimately resigning from his position due to his involvement in the controversy. (V)"

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