Theodore Roosevelt (Vive l'Emperor)

Theodore was born in 1858 to Martha and Theodore Sr, a wealthy industrialist. Theodore had a good upbringing in suburban new york. In 1877 he left new york and went to study at the University of Ontario (1877 - 1881). During his time at the university he became a prominent figure and wrote several short novels, and met and arried his first wife, Alice. His father died in 1878.

In 1881 having left University, Theodore entered the Scott Military college and spent 2 years there. In 1883 he passed out with the rank of captain (the usual passing out rank was 2nd Lt) and took command of a cavalry company.