John B. Kelly, Sr.

(1889-1960)

Olympic medalists in rowing

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John Brendan Kelly Sr. (October 4, 1889 – June 20, 1960), known as Jack Kelly, was one of the most accomplished American competitors in the history of the sport of rowing. He was a triple Olympic champion, the first to be so in the sport of rowing. The Philadelphia-based Kelly also was a multimillionaire in the bricklaying and construction industry. He was the father of actress Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco (thus maternal grandfather of Albert II, Prince of Monaco), and of John B. Kelly Jr., an accomplished rower in his own right who served as president of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

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Born	John Brendan Kelly 4 October 1889 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died	20 June 1960 (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Zodiac	Libra
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Margaret Katherine Majer 1898-1990 · American women's physical education instructor · m. 1924 info edit

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Margaret Katherine info 1st child with Margaret Katherine Majer Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Elizabeth Anne info 2nd child with Margaret Katherine Majer Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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John Brendan Kelly Jr. info 3rd child with Margaret Katherine Majer Male b. 24 May 1927 d. 2 May 1985 · Age: 57 (at death) · 1927-1985 · American rower

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Grace Patricia Kelly info 4th child with Margaret Katherine Majer Female b. 12 Nov 1929 d. 14 Sep 1982 · Age: 52 (at death) · 1929-1982 · American actress and Princess consort of Monaco

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Walter C. Kelly · Brother · 1873-1939 · American comedian edit info

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George Kelly · Brother · 1887-1974 · American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor edit info

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Prince Rainier of Monaco · Son In Law · 1923-2005 · Prince of Monaco edit info

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Princess Caroline of Monaco · Granddaughter · 1957- · Princess of Hanover and former Hereditary Princess of Monaco edit info

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Prince Albert of Monaco · Grandson · 1958- · Prince of Monaco edit info

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