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William Finbar Kennedy

b. 1997
Student

Key Facts

Born
1997
Status
Living
Kennedy Parent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Biography

Family Background

William Finbar Kennedy, known as Finn, was born in 1997, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy. He is a grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and carries on a family tradition of meaningful first names — his given name William honors earlier Kennedy family members, while his Irish middle name Finbar reflects the family's deep Irish Catholic heritage.

Growing Up Kennedy

Finn Kennedy grew up as one of the younger children of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy. Like his siblings, he experienced the profound loss of his mother in 2012 while still a teenager. He has pursued his education and personal development outside the glare of media attention, reflecting the preference for privacy that characterizes several members of his generation within the extended Kennedy family. His path into adulthood continues to unfold away from public life.

Family Context

William Finbar Kennedy is the child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Emily Black, Mary Richardson Kennedy, Cheryl Hines.

Siblings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finn Kennedy's full name?

Finn Kennedy's full name is William Finbar Kennedy. He goes by Finn, a name rooted in Irish tradition.

Who are Finn Kennedy's parents?

Finn Kennedy is the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy.

Family

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.b. 1954
Emily Black, Mary Richardson Kennedy, Cheryl Hines
William Finbar Kennedyb. 1997
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