Obituary of William McKinley

William McKinley

William McKinley Jr. (born January 29, 1843 in Niles, Ohio) was a politician who was best known for serving as the 25th president of the United States. William died on September 14, 1901 and his death was because he was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. He didn't die immediately from the assassination attempt but later suffered a gangrene infection from the gunshot wound. He died too soon at age 59.

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William McKinley Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: McKinley, William
Common Name: William McKinley
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Niles, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: January 29, 1843
Age: 58 (at death)
Also Known As: Wobbly Willie, The Idol of Ohio
Occupation: Politician

Religion: Methodist
Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $1 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William McKinley Jr.
Father: William McKinley Sr.
Mother: Nancy McKinley (née Allison)
Spouse/Partner:

Ida Saxton McKinley (married 1871-1901, his death)

Daughter(s):

Katherine McKinley (born Dec 25, 1871-June 25, 1875)
Ida McKinley (April 1, 1873- August 22, 1873

Death Notice:

Date: September 14 1901 at age 58
Place: Buffalo, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Assassination (later suffering a gangrene infection from gunshot)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on September 1901
Interment: Buried at William McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States

Category Tags:

Politician American Born on January 29th Born in 1843 Born in Ohio Died in 1901 Died at age 58 Died from Assassination

William's Notable Roles:

25th President of the United States

Quotable Quotes:

"I have never been in doubt since I was old enough to think intelligently that I would someday be made president." (IMDB)

"William McKinley lived a remarkable life as a dedicated public servant, leading our nation through tumultuous times and making lasting contributions to our country's prosperity and unity. (V)"

"I always thought McKinley was a devoted husband and political leader who tragically lost his life at a speaking engagement in Buffalo, New York. (V)"

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