Politician
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. He was elected to the New York State Senate the year he turned 28, and was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy the year he turned 34.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in 1882 and lived to age 63. Anyone born before 1882 is older than Franklin. Anyone over 63 is older than Franklin ever was.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York and died on April 12, 1945 at the age of 63. Franklin would be 144 years old today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt would be 144 years old in 2026 and would have turned 144 on January 30, 2026. Franklin D. Roosevelt's age in every year ↓
Born
January 30, 1882
Died
April 12, 1945
World pop. at birth
~1.6B
Franklin's age at death
63
Your age
20
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No — Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in 1882. You were born in 2006, making you 124 years younger. Franklin lived to age 63. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Franklin was when he died.
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Franklin's Life Timeline
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, into a prominent family. He was the only child of James and Sara Roosevelt and grew up in a privileged environment. His early education took place at home and later at Harvard University, where he developed an interest in politics and public service.
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Roosevelt began his political career in 1910 when he was elected to the New York State Senate. He served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I and was elected Governor of New York in 1928. In 1932, he was elected as the 32nd President of the United States, where he implemented the New Deal to combat the Great Depression. He was re-elected three more times, leading the nation through World War II and establishing key policies that shaped modern America.
Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away on April 12, 1945, at the age of 63. His leadership during two of the most significant crises in American history left a lasting legacy. He is remembered for his ability to communicate with the American public through his fireside chats and for his role in establishing Social Security and other social welfare programs that continue to impact American society today.
Was elected to the New York State Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 28 years old when he was elected to the New York State Senate. This marked the beginning of his political career and set the stage for his future leadership roles in government.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 28 in 1910, the year he was elected to the New York State Senate. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 34 years old when he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. In this role, he oversaw naval operations during World War I and gained valuable experience in government and military affairs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 34 in 1916, the year he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected Governor of New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 46 years old when he was elected Governor of New York. His tenure was marked by significant reforms aimed at addressing the economic challenges of the time.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 46 in 1928, the year he was elected Governor of New York. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected President of the United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 50 years old when he was elected as the 32nd President of the United States. His election came during the Great Depression, and he introduced the New Deal to provide relief and recovery for the American people.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 50 in 1932, the year he was elected President of the United States. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Signed the Social Security Act
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 53 years old when he signed the Social Security Act into law. This landmark legislation established a social insurance program that provided financial assistance to the elderly and unemployed.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 53 in 1935, the year he signed the Social Security Act. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected to a fourth presidential term
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 62 years old when he was elected to a fourth presidential term. This unprecedented achievement underscored his popularity and the trust the American people placed in his leadership during World War II.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 62 in 1944, the year he was elected to a fourth presidential term. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away in office
Franklin D. Roosevelt was 63 years old when he passed away in office on April 12, 1945. His death marked the end of a transformative era in American politics and left a profound impact on the nation.
Franklin D. Roosevelt turned 63 in 1945, the year he passed away in office. Are you older than Franklin was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Franklin D. Roosevelt in each year?
- 2026
- Franklin D. Roosevelt would be 144 years old in 2026 and would have turned 144 on January 30, 2026.
- 1910
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was 27 at the start of 1910 and turned 28 on January 30, 1910. That year, he was elected to the New York State Senate.
- 1916
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was 33 at the start of 1916 and turned 34 on January 30, 1916. That year, he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
- 1928
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was 45 at the start of 1928 and turned 46 on January 30, 1928. That year, he was elected Governor of New York.
- 1935
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was 52 at the start of 1935 and turned 53 on January 30, 1935. That year, he signed the Social Security Act.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's age in every year
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