Who are Henry Kissinger’s children David and Elizabeth?
HENRY Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100, on November 29, 2023.
The renowned politician was the former United States Secretary of State - and he's survived by his wife and children.
Did Henry Kissinger have any children?
Henry Kissinger was born in Germany on May 27, 1923.
His family fled Nazi Germany in 1938, and relocated in the US.
The German-born American diplomat had two children, Elizabeth and David and five grandchildren.
Kissinger became a US citizen in 1943, and was an asset in the US Army as a German speaker during World War II.
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After leaving the Army and entering politics, Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, sharing it with Le Duc Tho for brokering an end to the Vietnam War.
He served as Secretary of State from September 23, 1973, to January 20, 1977.
At the time of his appointment, Kissinger was also serving as National Security Adviser, becoming the first and only person to hold both positions simultaneously.
After his death on November 29, 2023, former president George W Bush said in a statement: "America has lost one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs with the passing of Henry Kissinger.
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"I have long admired the man who fled the Nazis as a young boy from a Jewish family, then fought them in the United States Army.
"When he later became Secretary of State, his appointment as a former refugee said as much about his greatness as it did America’s greatness. "
After Bush said that he was "grateful" for Kissinger's friendship, the statement concluded: "Laura and I will miss his wisdom, his charm, and his humor.
"And we will always be thankful for the contributions of Henry Kissinger.”
Who is Henry Kissinger's son David?
David Kissinger was born on July 31, 1961, to parents Henry Kissinger and Ann Fleischer in Boston, Massachusetts.
His parents split up when he was just two, and during his childhood he lived a suburban life with his mom, as well as travelling to places such as China and Russia with his dad.
David studied at Yale and NYU, and worked in entertainment law before working as reporter on Daily Variety.
He joined Walt Disney TV in 1992, and moved to Universal TV in 1998.
David has made a name for himself as the President of Conaco, a television production company.
He has worked as executive producer on numerous TV shows including Andy Barker, P.I. (2007), Outlaw (2010), Dean Cole's Black Box (2013), The Peter Holmes Show (2013-2014), Gumshoe (2020), and Final Space (2018-2021).
He married Alex Rockwell on August 8, 1992, and they have four children - Sam, Sophie, Will and Evelyn Kissinger.
While his net worth of approximately $2million reflects his success in the entertainment industry, the broader Kissinger family boasts significant wealth, with Henry estimated to have a substantial $50million.
In May 2023, David wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post outlining the long life of his father.
He wrote, just before Kissinger's 100th birthday: "My father’s longevity is especially miraculous when one considers the health regimen he has followed throughout his adult life.
"The other secret to my father’s endurance is his sense of mission.
"Although he has been caricatured as a cold realist, he is anything but dispassionate."
Who is Henry Kissinger's daughter Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Kissinger was born in Boston in 1959.
She is the eldest child and only daughter of the late diplomat and his wife Ann.
She is married to Henry Vandermark and they have a daughter Julianna.
She has maintained a private life out of the public eye.
How many times was Henry Kissinger married?
Kissinger was married twice throughout his century-long life.
His first wife was Ann Fleischer, who he was married to between 1949 and 1964.
The two reportedly dated in high school and remained in contact while Kissinger served in the Army.
They tied the knot on February 6, 1949, while Kissinger was studying at Harvard College.
The pair split in 1964 for reasons which remain unknown.
Fleischer then married Dr Saul G Cohen, who later died from heart failure in 2010 at the age of 93.
Kissinger then went on to marry Nancy Maginnes on March 30, 1974, in Arlington, Virginia.
The two met during her time as a student at Harvard, where he was a professor.
Maginnes, whose father was footballer - Albert Bristol Maginnes - was a long-time aide to New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller before her marriage.
How old was Henry Kissinger when he died?
Henry lived a long full life before his passing on November 29, 2023.
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He was 100 years old when he died at his home.
His son David wrote in his Washington Post article, before Kissinger turned 100: "Not only has he outlived most of his peers, eminent detractors, and students, but he has also remained indefatigably active throughout his 90s."