Born: 27 October 1858 · Died: 6 January 1919 · Age: 60
26th US President, Rough Rider and conservationist who created national parks and won the Nobel Peace Prize
Did you know?He survived an assassination attempt during a speech and continued talking for over an hour with a bullet lodged in his chest.
Quick facts
Date of birth27 October 1858
Date of death6 January 1919
Age at death60
Cause of deathPulmonary embolism
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Occupationexplorer, historian, essayist
Editor's Take:
Theodore Roosevelt crammed several lifetimes of adventure into one, as a rancher, soldier, explorer, author and president. A sickly child, he built himself up through vigorous exercise and became famous for his boundless energy. He led the 'Rough Riders' cavalry unit in the Spanish-American War, then became president at 42 after William McKinley's assassination, still the youngest person to hold the office. He protected around 230 million acres of public land, creating national forests, parks and wildlife refuges. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end the Russo-Japanese War.
Key Milestones
1898: Leads the Rough Riders in Cuba
1901: Becomes President after McKinley's assassination
1906: Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
1912: Runs for president as a Progressive
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909.
Theodore Roosevelt's birthday is October 27. He was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City, United States.
How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he died?
Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919, aged 60.
Who shares a birthday with Theodore Roosevelt?
Famous people who share Theodore Roosevelt's October 27 birthday include Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Abu Bakr, Sylvia Plath, Niccolò Paganini and Roberto Benigni.
