Obituary of William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft (born September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a politician who was best known for serving as the 27th president of the United States. William died on March 8, 1930 and his death was because of complications of heart disease. He died at age 72.

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William Howard Taft Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Taft, William
Common Name: William Howard Taft
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: September 15, 1857
Age: 72 (at death)
Also Known As: William Taft
Occupation: Politician

Religion: Unitarian
Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Howard Taft
Father: Alphonso Taft (November 5, 1810-May 21, 1891)
Mother: Louise Torrey (September 11, 1827-December 8, 1907)
Brother(s):

Samuel Davenport Taft (February 1855 – April 8, 1856)
Henry Waters Taft (May 27, 1859-August 11, 1945)
Horace Dutton Taft (December 28, 1861-January 28, 1943)

Sister(s):

Frances Louise "Fanny" Taft (July 18, 1865-January 4, 1950)

Spouse/Partner:

Helen Herron (married 1886-1930, his death)

Son(s):

Robert A. Taft (1889-1953)
Charles Taft (1897-1983)

Daughter(s):

Helen Taft (1891-1987)

Death Notice:

Date: March 08 1930 at age 72
Place: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Cause of Death: Heart disease (related complications)
Interment: Bureid at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Category Tags:

Politician American Born on September 15th Born in 1857 Born in Ohio Died in 1930 Died at age 72 Died from Heart disease

William's Notable Roles:

27th President of the United States

Quotable Quotes:

"William Taft was an American president who served from 1897 to 1909. He was the 27th and final president of the United States. (V)"

"He was one of the most controversial and influential U.S. Presidents of the 20th century. (V)"

"He was an accomplished legislator, golfer, and consensus builder who helped bring about major reforms in the United States during the Progressive Era. (V)"

"William Taft dedicated his life to public service and left behind a lasting legacy as the 27th President of the United States. (V)"

"William Taft was the first American president to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after leaving his role as leader of the nation, but he ultimately passed away while still serving on the court. (V)"

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