Who Did Eleanor Roosevelt Marry
Eleanor Roosevelt married Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1905. He later became the 32nd President of the United States.
Early Life and Engagement
Eleanor and Franklin were fifth cousins. They met at a family gathering and became engaged in 1903. Their wedding took place on March 17, 1905, in New York City.
Life Together and Public Role
Franklin entered politics, and Eleanor supported his career while leading her own humanitarian work. After his polio diagnosis, she helped maintain his public presence. She later became a delegate to the United Nations and chaired the commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Learn more about Eleanor Roosevelt at Britannica.
