Ancestry of
Thomas Kean

48th Governor of New Jersey

Thomas Howard Kean

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• • 1st Generation
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  • 1 
  • Father:
  • Robert Winthrop Kean 
  • Mother:
  • Elizabeth Stuyvesant Howard   
  • Birth Date:
  • 21 Apr 1935 
  • Birth Location:
  • New York, New York 
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  • 48th Governor of New Jersey

    10th President of Drew University

    Chair of the 9/11 Commission

    Thomas Kean, a distinguished American statesman, born on April 21, 1935, in New York City, left an indelible mark on both the political and academic landscapes. Serving as the 48th Governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990, Kean demonstrated a commitment to bipartisan leadership and fiscal responsibility, earning widespread respect.

    Beyond the realm of politics, Kean's influence extended to academia. He assumed the presidency of Drew University in 1990, steering the institution with vision and dedication until 2005. During his tenure, he enhanced the university's academic reputation and spearheaded initiatives for campus development.

    Thomas Kean's national prominence soared when he chaired the 9/11 Commission, a role he undertook with utmost gravity and impartiality. Appointed in 2002, Kean led the commission's comprehensive investigation into the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His leadership and commitment to uncovering the truth played a pivotal role in shaping the commission's final report.

• Marriages for Thomas Howard Kean

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  • Spouse:
  • Deborah Elizabeth Bye
  • Marriage Date:
  • 1967

• Sources for Thomas Howard Kean

  • ¹ Wikipedia, "Thomas Kean", (accessed 02/05/2024).

Thomas Kean photo by U.S. Institute of Peace (CC BY 2.0)