John Heinz

(1938-1991)

American businessman and politician

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Henry John Heinz III (October 23, 1938 – April 4, 1991) was an American businessman and politician who served as a United States senator from Pennsylvania from 1977 until his death in 1991. An heir to the Heinz family fortune, Heinz entered politics in 1971 when he won a special election to replace Robert Corbett to represent Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district. In 1976, Heinz ran to replace retiring Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott. Heinz narrowly won in the Republican primary over future Senator Arlen Specter and defeated William Green III in the general election. Heinz won re-election in 1982 and 1988 by large margins. On April 4, 1991, Heinz was killed when his plane, facing mechanical problems, collided with a helicopter inspecting the plane, killing all involved in the crash.

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Born	Henry John Heinz III 23 October 1938 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died	4 April 1991 (aged 52) Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Teresa Heinz Kerry 1938- · American businesswoman and philanthropist · m. 1966 info edit

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Henry John info 1st child with Teresa Heinz Kerry Male b. 4 Nov 1966 · Age: 58 · 1966- · Celebrity Baby

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André Thierstein info 2nd child with Teresa Heinz Kerry Male b. 12 Sep 1969 · Age: 55 · 1969- · Celebrity Baby

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Christopher Drake info 3rd child with Teresa Heinz Kerry Male b. 20 Mar 1973 · Age: 52 · 1973- · Celebrity Baby

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