William F. Buckley, Jr. (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
William Frank Buckley, Jr., is the founder, leader, and most famous exponent of modern American conservatism. He was born in New York City on November 24, 1925, the sixth child of wealthy oilman and entrepreneur Will Buckley and his wife, Aloise. The father of ten children, Will Buckley was a man of strong political opinions and intense religious faith, and his son grew up in an atmosphere of unwavering commitment to laissez-faire capitalism and the Roman Catholic Church—and hostility toward communism. These beliefs have remained the core of William F. Buckley’s personal and public...
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