Political LeaderAmerican1918 – 1996
Spiro Agnew
39th U.S. Vice President, resigned amid bribery scandal
Biography
The 39th Vice President of the United States under Richard Nixon (1969-1973), known for his combative rhetoric against the media and political opponents. He resigned in 1973 amid a bribery scandal.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1918
Died
1996
Thinking about the name
Agnew
Scottish origin
“Primarily known as a Scottish surname, Agnew occasionally appears as a given name, derived from the Gaelic 'Aongus' meaning 'one strength.' As a first name, it carries understated Scottish character and the strength of its Gaelic roots, appealing to parents seeking distinctive surname-as-given-name choices.”