Elizabeth Christ Trump | |
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Born | Elisabeth Christ October 10, 1880 |
Died | June 6, 1966 Manhasset, New York, U.S. | (aged 85)
Burial place | Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, Queens, New York City, U.S. |
Nationality | German and American |
Occupation | Real estate developer |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Fred and John |
Parent(s) | Philipp Christ Marie Anthon[1] |
Elizabeth Christ Trump (born Elisabeth Christ; German pronunciation: [eˈliːzabɛt kʁɪst]; October 10, 1880 – June 6, 1966) was a German-American businesswoman and the paternal grandmother of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. She married Frederick Trump in 1902. They had three children, Fred, John, and Elizabeth (later Mrs. Walters). Her husband died in 1918, requiring the 37-year-old widow to manage their properties. She co-founded the real estate development company E. Trump & Son with her son Fred, the father of Donald Trump.