Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Eleanor Roosevelt

About

American diplomat and activist, First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1884–1962)

Quick Facts

Name
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born
1884-10-11
Died
1962-11-07
Occupation
diplomat / writer / autobiographer / politician / women's rights activist / journalist / peace activist / human rights defender / columnist / teacher
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Manhattan / New York City

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

8 received · 5 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1973National Women's Hall of Fame Received
1968United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights Received
1962Nobel Peace Prize Nominated
1960Gandhi Peace Award Received
1959Nobel Peace Prize Nominated

Education

  • The New School
  • Allenswood Boarding Academy1899 — 1902

Languages

Native language

  • American English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English
  • French

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q83396 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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