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Carolyn Jeanne Bessette Kennedy 1966 - 1999

Carolyn Jeanne (Bessette) Kennedy of 20 N Moore St, in New York, New York United States was born on January 7, 1966 in White Plains, Westchester County. Carolyn was baptized in February 1966 in White Plains. She was married to John F. Kennedy Jr. on September 8, 1996 at Cumberland Island in Camden County, Georgia, and they were together until John's death on July 16, 1999. Carolyn Kennedy died at age 33 years old on July 16, 1999 at Atlantic Ocean - Long Island Sound, in Off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, USA County, MA, and was buried on July 21, 1999 at Mayflower Cemetery 774 Tremont St, in Duxbury, Plymouth County.
Carolyn Jeanne (Bessette) Kennedy
CBK, Carolyn Bessette
20 N Moore St, in New York, New York 10013, United States
January 7, 1966
White Plains, Westchester County, New York, United States
July 16, 1999
Atlantic Ocean - Long Island Sound, in Off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, USA County, Massachusetts, United States
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Carolyn Jeanne (Bessette) Kennedy's History: 1966 - 1999

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  • Introduction

    Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Loving wife of John F Kennedy Jr. And an incredible friend to many.
  • 01/7
    1966

    Birthday

    January 7, 1966
    Birthdate
    White Plains, Westchester County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Wife of John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. Sister of Lauren Bessette who along with John and herself died in a plane crash on July 16,1999. Her other sister is Lisa Bessette (1964-)
  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in White Plains, New York USA on January 7,1966
  • Early Life & Education

    Boston University
  • 02/dd
    1966

    Baptism

    February 1966
    Baptism date
    White Plains, Westchester County, New York United States
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    Catholic
  • Military Service

    No
  • Professional Career

    Publicist - Calvin Klein (Resigned in 1996)
  • Personal Life & Family

    Carolyn had two sisters. Lauren Bessette who died with her and JFK Jr. on July 16,1999. Her other sister is Lisa Bessette who was born on November 5,1964. She is the only surviving sibling of the three Bessette sisters.
  • 07/16
    1999

    Death

    July 16, 1999
    Death date
    Plane Crash
    Cause of death
    Atlantic Ocean - Long Island Sound, in Off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, USA County, Massachusetts United States
    Death location
  • 07/21
    1999

    Gravesite & Burial

    July 21, 1999
    Funeral date
    Mayflower Cemetery 774 Tremont St, in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts 02332, United States
    Burial location
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Carolyn in 1998
Carolyn in 1998
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in 1998 , a year before her death.
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Carolyn Bessette's Family Tree & Friends

Carolyn Bessette's Family Tree

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Parent
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Child
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Marriage

John F. Kennedy Jr.

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Carolyn Jeanne Bessette Kennedy

September 8, 1996
Marriage date
Cumberland Island Camden County, Georgia United States
Marriage location
John's Death
Cause of Separation
July 16, 1999
John's death date
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Friendships

Carolyn's Friends

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