William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator. He founded the political magazine National Review in 1955, hosted 1,429 episodes of the television show Firing Line from 1966 until 1999, and was a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. His writing style was famed for its erudition, wit, and use of uncommon words.
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Date of birth:
- Nov 24, 1925
Date of death:
- Feb 27, 2008 (age 82 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- William F. Buckley,
- William F. Buckley Jr.,
- Jr. Buckley William F.,
- Jr. William F. Buckley,
- William F. Jr Buckley
