Frances Cleveland

First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897

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Lived 1864–1947, aged 83United States

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1864–1947
Aged 83

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Married Grover Cleveland and became first lady twice—separated by four years—making her the youngest to hold the title at 21. Her nonconsecutive tenure remains unmatched in U.S. history.

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Frances Clara Cleveland Preston was the first lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 until 1897, as the wife of President Grover Cleveland. She was the first to hold the position nonconsecutively. Having married Cleveland at age 21, she was the youngest first lady in American history.

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