Robert Roosevelt | |
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| Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office July 21, 1892 – June 26, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Charles J. Canda |
| Succeeded by | William P. St. John |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John Fox |
| Succeeded by | Archibald M. Bliss |
| United States Ambassador to the Netherlands | |
| In office August 10, 1888 – May 17, 1889 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Bell, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Samuel R. Thayer |
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| Born | Robert Barnhill Roosevelt August 7, 1829 New York City, New York |
| Died | June 14, 1906 (aged 76) Sayville, New York |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Relations | Roosevelt family |
| Children | Margaret, John, Robert Jr., Kenyon, Maude, and Granville |
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Robert Barnhill Roosevelt,[1] also known as Robert Barnwell Roosevelt (August 7, 1829 – June 14, 1906), was a sportsman, author, and politician who served as a United States representative from New York (1871–1873) and as Minister to the Hague (1888–1889).[2] He was also a member of the Roosevelt family and an uncle of US President Theodore Roosevelt.
- ^ Miller, Nathan (1992). Theodore Roosevelt: A Life. Morrow. ISBN 9780688067847.
- ^ "ROOSEVELT, Robert Barnwell - Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 23 August 2017.