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Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
1861–1933
A poet, lecturer, and political speaker from the remarkable Roosevelt family, she built a public life of her own while staying closely tied to the career and legacy of her brother Theodore Roosevelt. Her writing and speeches offer a lively glimpse into American literary and political culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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My Brother, Theodore Roosevelt
by Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
About the author
Born in New York City on September 27, 1861, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson was the youngest sister of Theodore Roosevelt. She was educated privately and grew up in a family that valued reading, conversation, and public service, influences that shaped her later work as a writer and speaker.
Robinson became known as a poet, author, and lecturer. She married Douglas Robinson, a New York financier and real estate broker, and they had four children. Alongside her literary work, she was also active in public life and Republican politics, speaking widely and remaining a visible figure after her brother's presidency and after his death.
She died in New York City on February 17, 1933. Though she is often introduced through her famous relatives, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is worth remembering in her own right as a published poet and confident public voice who moved comfortably between literature, society, and politics.