Edith Roosevelt

First Lady

Birthday August 6, 1861

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Norwich, CT

DEATH DATE Sep 30, 1948 (87)

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About

Second wife of Theodore Roosevelt. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

Before Fame

She grew up neighbors with Theodore Roosevelt and was best friends with his sister.

Trivia

She went on a fifteen-week honeymoon tour around Europe with her husband before entering the White House as First Lady.

Family Life

She and Theodore had five children: Kermit, Quentin, Ethel, Archibald and Theodore, Jr.

Associated With

Alice Lee Roosevelt was the first wife of Theodore Roosevelt.