James Roosevelt

son of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1907-1991)
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James Roosevelt
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James Roosevelt

Summary

James Roosevelt is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1907[3]. He passed away in Newport Beach[4]. He died on August 13, 1991[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], film producer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,639 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], James Roosevelt…
  • James Roosevelt died in Newport Beach[4].
  • James Roosevelt was born on December 23, 1907[3].
  • James Roosevelt died on August 13, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Pacific View Memorial Park[11].
  • James Roosevelt's father was Franklin Delano Roosevelt[12].
  • James Roosevelt's mother was Eleanor Roosevelt[13].
  • Among James Roosevelt's spouses was Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney[14].
  • Among James Roosevelt's spouses was Romelle Therese Schneider[15].
  • James Roosevelt was married to Gladys Irene Owens[16].
  • James Roosevelt was married to Mary Lena Winskill[17].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was Sara Wilford[18].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was James Roosevelt[19].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was Kate Whitney[20].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was Michael Roosevelt[21].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was Anna Roosevelt[22].
  • A child of James Roosevelt was Hall Delano Roosevelt[23].
  • James Roosevelt held citizenship in United States[24].
  • James Roosevelt worked as a politician[6].
  • James Roosevelt's professions included military officer[7].
  • James Roosevelt worked as a film producer[8].
  • James Roosevelt's professions included writer[9].
  • James Roosevelt held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[25].
  • James Roosevelt was educated at Harvard University[26].
  • James Roosevelt was educated at Boston University School of Law[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], James Roosevelt… he was born on December 23, 1907[3]. His father was Franklin Delano Roosevelt[12]. His mother was Eleanor Roosevelt[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[26], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Boston University School of Law[27], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1872[34]; Harvard College[35], a college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38]; and St. Albans School[39], a school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1909[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], film producer[8], and writer[9]. James Roosevelt held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Star[43], a star[44], in United States[45], founded in 1918[46] and Navy Cross[47], a courage award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1919[50].

Personal Life

Spouses include Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney[14], an art collector[51], 1908–1998[52], of United States[53]; Romelle Therese Schneider[15], 1915–2002[54]; Gladys Irene Owens[16]; and Mary Lena Winskill[17]. Children include Sara Wilford[18], a psychologist[55], 1932–2021[56], of United States[57]; James Roosevelt[19], a lawyer[58], b. 1945[59], of United States[60]; Kate Whitney[20], 1936–2002[61]; Michael Roosevelt[21]; Anna Roosevelt[22]; and Hall Delano Roosevelt[23], b. 1959[62], of United States[63]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[64].

Death and Burial

James Roosevelt died on August 13, 1991[5]. He passed away in Newport Beach[4]. He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

James Roosevelt ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,639 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was James Roosevelt born?

James Roosevelt's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did James Roosevelt die?

James Roosevelt passed away in Newport Beach[4].

Who were James Roosevelt's parents?

James Roosevelt's father was Franklin Delano Roosevelt[12]. James Roosevelt's mother was Eleanor Roosevelt[13].

Who was James Roosevelt married to?

James Roosevelt's spouses include Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney[14], Romelle Therese Schneider[15], Gladys Irene Owens[16], and Mary Lena Winskill[17].

What did James Roosevelt do for work?

James Roosevelt worked as politician[6], military officer[7], film producer[8], and writer[9].

Where did James Roosevelt go to school?

James Roosevelt was educated at Harvard University[26], Boston University School of Law[27], Harvard College[35], and St. Albans School[39].

What awards did James Roosevelt receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[43] and Navy Cross[47].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, film producer +1
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  2. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Franklin Delano Roosevelt
    Child Sara Wilford, James Roosevelt, Kate Whitney +4
    Country of citizenship United States
    Military branch United States Marine Corps
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981061550669806706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257405|batch #257405]]"
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