Theodore Roosevelt

US President

Birthday October 27, 1858

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jan 6, 1919 (60)

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About

The 26th president of the United States and one of the earliest leaders of the Progressive Movement. He was the first president to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 

Before Fame

He was involved in the school newspaper, rowing, boxing, and fraternity life while attending Harvard University

Trivia

He was the founder of the Bull Moose party, influencing its direction from 1912 to 1916. He detested the nickname Teddy, but it was forever immortalized with the teddy bear, which was named after him. 

Family Life

His niece was future First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt. He was married to Alice Lee Roosevelt from 1880 to her death in 1884 and married Edith Kermit Carow in 1886. He had six children, named Alice Lee, Theodore, Kermit, Ethel Carow, Archibald Bulloch, and Quentin. 

Associated With

He was a significant character in artist Don Rosa's award-winning saga The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, featuring the Disney character created by Carl Barks

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Theodore Roosevelt Highlights
Theodore Roosevelt Highlights