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Barbara MercerLucy Mercer Rutherfurd Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd American socialite (1891–1948) Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd (née Lucy Page Mercer; April 26, 1891 – July 31, 1948) was an American woman who sustained a long affair with US president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Born to formerly-rich parents, Mercer became secretary to Eleanor Roosevelt in 1914 and began an extensive affair with Franklin shortly thereafter. When Eleanor discovered the affair in 1918, she offered Franklin a divorce; but Franklin instead chose to separate from Mercer to preserve his political career. Quick facts Born, Died ... Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd Lucy Page Mercer, circa 1915 Born Lucy Page Mercer April 26, 1891 Washington, D.C., United States Died July 31, 1948(1948-07-31) (aged 57) Occupations Dress store worker, secretary Known… (Source: Wikipedia)
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