Cornelius V. S. Roosevelt
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For the Cornelius V. S. Roosevelt born in 1794, see Cornelius Roosevelt.
Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt III (October 23, 1915 – August 3, 1991) was an American intelligence officer, business executive and World War II veteran, who was a grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. He worked for the CIA from the close of World War II until his retirement in 1973.[1]
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Born | Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt III (1915-10-23)October 23, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 3, 1991(1991-08-03) (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Relations | See Roosevelt family |
Parent(s) | Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Eleanor Butler Alexander |
Alma mater | Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Nickname | Corney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1951 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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