Elihu Root
(1845-1937)

American politician (1845-1937) – Elihu Root was born in Clinton (Village in Oneida County, New York, United States) on February 15th, 1845 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on February 7th, 1937 at the age of 91. Today Elihu Root would be 179 years old.

Age

how old was Elihu Root when he died?

Elihu Root died in 1937 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1845 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Clinton Village in Oneida County, New York, United States
Death Date	February 7th, 1937 (Sunday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Elihu Root

Birthday

When was Elihu Root born?

Elihu Root was born on February 15th, 1845.

Death

When did Elihu Root die?

Elihu Root died on February 7th, 1937 at the age of 91 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Elihu Root would be 179 years old.