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Born May 1, 1912 • New York City • New York
Died February 22, 1973 (aged 60) • Palm Springs • California
Title / Office governor (1967-1971), Arkansas
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members father John D. Rockefeller, Jr. • brother Nelson Rockefeller • brother David Rockefeller • brother John D. Rockefeller III • brother Laurance S. Rockefeller
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