Obituary of William P. Rogers

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William P. Rogers

William Pierce Rogers (born June 23, 1913 in Norfolk, New York) was a politician and lawyer who was known for being the United States Attorney General under Dwight D. Eisenhower and United States Secretary of State under Richard Nixon. William died on January 2, 2001 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 87.

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William P. Rogers Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rogers, William
    • Common Name: William P. Rogers
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Norfolk, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: June 23, 1913
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    William's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Pierce Rogers
    • Father: Harrison Alexander Rogers
    • Mother: Myra Beswick
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Adele Langston (married 1937-2001, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Douglas Rogers
      • Jeffrey Rogers
      • Anthony Rogers
    • Daughter(s):
      • Dale Rogers

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 02 2001 at age 87
  • Place: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer American Born on June 23rd Born in 1913 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 87 Died from Congestive heart failure

William's Notable Roles:

  • United States Attorney General
  • United States Secretary of State

Quotable Quotes:

"He was one of the most joyful and innovative men I ever knew. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

"William Rogers lived a remarkable life, filled with kindness, compassion, and selfless dedication to serving others. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy and impact will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"William Rogers had a successful professional career as a lawyer and politician, serving as a United States Senator and Attorney General, but sadly met an untimely end during an attempted assassination. (V)"

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