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| name = John F. Fitzgerald<br />
| image = John F. Fitzgerald.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| order = 38th<br />
| office = Mayor of Boston<br />
| term_start = January 1, 1906<br />
| term_end = January 6, 1908<br />
| predecessor = [[Patrick Collins (mayor)|Patrick Collins]]<br />
| successor = [[George A. Hibbard]]<br />
| term_start2 = February 2, 1910<br />
| term_end2 = January 6, 1914<br />
| predecessor2 = [[George A. Hibbard]]<br />
| successor2 = [[James Michael Curley]]<br />
| birth_date = {{birth date|1863|2|11}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], U.S.<br />
| death_date = {{death date and age|1950|10|2|1863|2|11}}<br />
| death_place = [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], U.S.<br />
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]<br />
| spouse = <br />
| children = [[Rose Kennedy]]<br />
| relations = [[Kennedy family]]<br />
| education = [[Boston Latin School]]<br />
| alma_mater = [[Harvard Medical School]]<br />
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'''John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald''' (February 11, 1863 – October 2, 1950) was an American politician and prominent figure in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. He served as the [[Mayor of Boston]] and was a notable member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. Fitzgerald was the maternal grandfather of [[John F. Kennedy]], the 35th [[President of the United States]].<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
John F. Fitzgerald was born in the [[North End, Boston|North End]] neighborhood of [[Boston]] to Irish immigrant parents. He attended the [[Boston Latin School]] and later enrolled at [[Harvard Medical School]], although he did not complete his medical degree.<br />
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== Political Career ==<br />
Fitzgerald began his political career as a member of the [[Boston Common Council]] in 1892. He later served in the [[Massachusetts Senate]] and the [[United States House of Representatives]].<br />
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=== Mayor of Boston ===<br />
Fitzgerald was elected as the [[Mayor of Boston]] in 1905, serving from 1906 to 1908 and again from 1910 to 1914. During his tenure, he was known for his efforts to modernize the city's infrastructure and for his charismatic public speaking, earning him the nickname "Honey Fitz."<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Fitzgerald married Mary Josephine Hannon, and they had six children, including [[Rose Kennedy]], who would become the matriarch of the [[Kennedy family]]. Fitzgerald's legacy continued through his grandchildren, most notably [[John F. Kennedy]], [[Robert F. Kennedy]], and [[Ted Kennedy]].<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
John F. Fitzgerald is remembered as a significant figure in Boston's political history and as a patriarch of the influential [[Kennedy family]]. His contributions to the city and his family's political dynasty have left a lasting impact on American politics.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Kennedy family]]<br />
* [[John F. Kennedy]]<br />
* [[Mayor of Boston]]<br />
* [[Democratic Party (United States)]]<br />
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