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Elizabeth Monroe ( née Kortright; June 30, 1768 – September 23, 1830) was the first lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825, as the wife of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
Elizabeth Monroe (born June 30, 1768, New York, New York [U.S.]—died September 23, 1830, Oak Hill, Virginia, U.S.) American first lady (1817–25), the wife of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. Although she was noted for her beauty and elegance, her aloofness made her unpopular.
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Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about Elizabeth Monroe, the wife of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Find out how she lived abroad, influenced diplomacy and coped with illness and grief.
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe was the First Lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825 as the wife of James Monroe. She was a diplomat's wife, a hostess, and a social reformer who saved Lafayette's wife from the guillotine. Learn more about her life, family, and legacy.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Elizabeth Monroe, the wife of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Find out about her family background, education, marriage, children, occupation, and role as a diplomat and First Lady.
Learn about the life and achievements of Elizabeth Monroe, the wife of James Monroe and the fifth First Lady of the United States. Explore her role in the French Revolution, her plantation at Oak Hill, and her White House customs.
Elizabeth Monroe ( née Kortright; June 30, 1768 – September 23, 1830) was the first lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825, as the wife of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.