![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/James_Roosevelt_by_Felix_Moscheles%252C_1885._%2528071c0ad1-d003-410e-aab3-a7a305718a11%2529.tif/lossy-page1-640px-James_Roosevelt_by_Felix_Moscheles%252C_1885._%2528071c0ad1-d003-410e-aab3-a7a305718a11%2529.tif.jpg&w=640&q=50)
James Roosevelt I
American businessman (1828–1900) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about James Roosevelt I?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
James Roosevelt I (July 16, 1828 – December 8, 1900), known as "Squire James",[1] was an American businessman, politician, horse breeder, and the father of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2010) |
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
James Roosevelt I | |
---|---|
![]() 1885 portrait of James Roosevelt at Springwood in Hyde Park, New York | |
Born | (1828-07-16)July 16, 1828 |
Died | December 8, 1900(1900-12-08) (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Union College, Harvard University |
Occupation | Businessman |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | |
Children | |
Parents |
|
Relatives | See Roosevelt family |
Close
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/Franklin_Delano_Roosevelt_with_father_James_Roosevelt_in_1895.jpg/640px-Franklin_Delano_Roosevelt_with_father_James_Roosevelt_in_1895.jpg)