Elihu Root
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Elihu Root (February 15, 1845 – February 7, 1937) was a United States politician, lawyer, diplomat, and jurist[1]. Born in Clinton[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10], he died in New York City[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and was buried at Hamilton College Cemetery[4]. Root attended Hamilton College, New York University School of Law, Columbia University, and Williston Northampton School and worked in law, politics, and diplomacy[1].
Root held key government positions, including United States Secretary of War (1899–1904), United States Secretary of State (1905–1909), and United States senator from New York (1909–1913)[11]. He was married to Clara Frances Wales and had three children: Edith Root, Elihu Root Jr., and Edward Wales Root[12]. His career earned him numerous honors, such as the Nobel Peace Prize, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown, and honorary degrees from Leiden University and the University of Paris[13][14][15][16].
Root was a member of prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa Society, American Philosophical Society, and American Academy of Arts and Letters[17]. He also received recognition as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association[13][14][15][16].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hamilton College Cemetery[10]
- Father: Oren Root[11]
- Mother: Nancy Whitney Buttrick[12]
- Spouse: Clara Frances Wales[13]
- Child: Edith Root[14], Elihu Root Jr.[15], Edward Wales Root[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Field of work: law[18], politics[19], diplomacy[20]
- Position held: United States Secretary of State[21], United States Secretary of War[22], United States senator[23]
- Educated at: Hamilton College[24], New York University School of Law[25], Columbia University[26], Williston Northampton School[27]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[28], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[29], Fellow of the American Statistical Association[30], Honorary doctor of Leiden University[31], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Phi Beta Kappa Society[34], American Philosophical Society[35], American Academy of Arts and Letters[36], Institut de Droit International[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[39]
- Commons category: Elihu Root[40]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[41]
- Honorific prefix: The Honourable[42]
- Family name: Root (surname)[43]
- Given name: Elihu[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Elihu Root[45]
- Commons gallery: Elihu Root[46]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[47]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[48], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[49], The New Student's Reference Work[50]
- Participant in: Third Pan-American Conference[51]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Elihu Root include Root–Takahira Agreement[53], a treaty[54].
Why It Matters
Elihu Root has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Root–Takahira Agreement[53], a treaty[54].
FAQs
Where was Elihu Root born?
Elihu Root was born in Clinton[2].
Where did Elihu Root die?
Elihu Root passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Elihu Root's parents?
Elihu Root's father was Oren Root[11]. Elihu Root's mother was Nancy Whitney Buttrick[12].
Who was Elihu Root married to?
Elihu Root's spouses include Clara Frances Wales[13].
What did Elihu Root do for work?
Elihu Root worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8].
Where did Elihu Root go to school?
Elihu Root was educated at Hamilton College[24], New York University School of Law[25], Columbia University[26], and Williston Northampton School[27].
What awards did Elihu Root receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[28], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[29], Fellow of the American Statistical Association[30], and Honorary doctor of Leiden University[31].