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Will Rogers

American humorist and entertainer (1879–1935)

For other uses, see Will Rogers (disambiguation) and William Rogers (disambiguation).

Will Rogers

Rogers in 1922

In office
December 21, 1926 - December 23, 1926
Preceded bySilsby Spalding
Succeeded byPaul E.

Schwab

Born

William Penn Adair Rogers


(1879-11-04)November 4, 1879
near Oologah, Indian Territory
DiedAugust 15, 1935(1935-08-15) (aged 55)
North Slope, Alaska Territory, U.S.
Cause of deathAirplane crash
Resting placeWill Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma
NationalityCherokee Nation
United States
Spouse

Betty Blake

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(m. 1908)​
Children4, including Will Rogers Jr.

and James Blake Rogers

Occupation
  • Actor
  • vaudevillian
  • cowboy
  • columnist
  • humorist
  • radio personality
Nickname"The Cherokee Kid"

William Penn Adair Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American vaude