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James Dougherty

American police officer and husband of Marilyn Monroe (1921–2005)

  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia30.4K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1921–2005, aged 84United States
United StatesUnited StatesWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    16 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1921–2005
    Aged 84
  • Known for
    The Martian
    2015
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Updated 2026-09-08

James Edward Dougherty was an American police officer, the first trainer of Special Weapons and Tactics. He is best known as the first husband of the actress Marilyn Monroe.

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54.3
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Historical15.8
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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