Elizabeth Monroe
Politician
1768 – 1830
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Who was Elizabeth Monroe?
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe was First Lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825, as the wife of James Monroe, fifth President, who held the office for two terms. Due to the fragile condition of Elizabeth's health, the duties of official hostess were also assumed by her eldest daughter, Eliza Monroe Hay.
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- Born
- Jun 30, 1768
New York City - Also known as
- First lady Elizabeth Kortright Monroe
- Spouses
- James Monroe
(1786/02/16 - 1830/09/23)
- James Monroe
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Sep 23, 1830
Richmond - Resting place
- Hollywood Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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