Obituary of Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (born October 11, 1884 in New York City, New York) was a politician and activist who was best known for serving as the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office. Eleanor died on November 7, 1962 and her death was because of heart failure following tuberculosis and aplastic anemia. She died at age 78.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Roosevelt, Eleanor
    • Common Name: Eleanor Roosevelt
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 11, 1884
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mrs. Roosevelt
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $60 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    Eleanor's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    • Father: Elliot Roosevelt (February 28, 1860-August 14, 1894)
    • Mother: Anna Hall Roosevelt (March 17, 1863-December 7, 1892)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] (married 1905-1945, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. (1914-1988)
      • Elliot Roosevelt (1910-1990)
      • James Roosevelt (1907-1991)
      • John Aspinwall Roosevelt (1916-1981)
      • Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. (1909-1909)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anna Roosevelt Halsted (1906-1975)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 07 1962 at age 78
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure (following tuberculosis and aplastic anemia)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 9, 1962 in Hyde Park
  • Interment: Buried next to her husband at Rose Garden at Springwood

Category Tags:

PoliticianActivist American Born on October 11th Born in 1884 Born in New York Died in 1962 Died at age 78 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Eleanor Roosevelt lived a life devoted to advocating for the rights of others and inspiring positive change in the world, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and empower generations to come. (V)"

"Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated her professional life to promoting human rights and social justice, and her legacy continues to inspire generations after her passing. (V)"

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