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Robert Johnson, III

Also Known As: "Bobby Wood"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Death: December 22, 1970 (50)
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States
Place of Burial: Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of General Robert Wood Johnson and Elizabeth Dixon Johnson
Husband of Private
Father of Woody Johnson; Keith Wold Johnson; Lisbet Bolton-Fekkai-Ross (Johnson); Billy Trotter Case Johnson and Private

Occupation: Businessman
Managed by: Private User
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About Bobby Johnson

Robert Wood "Bobby" Johnson III (September 9, 1920 – December 22, 1970) was an American philanthropist and businessman. He was a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson).

Robert Wood Johnson was the grandson of the founder of Johnson & Johnson. In his twenties he served as the mayor of Highland Park. Mr. Johnson was the third President of the family company from 1961 to 1965. He was also a noted philanthropist. He was succeeded as president by Philip B. Hofmann, the first non-Johnson family member to head the company since 1887. RWJ III also served for ten years on the board of directors of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation including terms as vice president and president.

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Bobby Johnson's Timeline

1920
September 9, 1920
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
1947
April 12, 1947
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
1948
October 31, 1948
1950
1950
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
1952
December 1, 1952
New Jersey, United States
1970
December 22, 1970
Age 50
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States
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Trinity All Saints Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States