Full Name: James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr. Profession: American politician, humanitarian, and statesman, 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognized globally for his advocacy of human rights, peacemaking, and public health. Nationality: American. Born: October 1, 1924. Birthplace: Plains, Georgia, United States; born at the Wise Sanitarium in his small rural hometown, where his mother worked as a registered nurse. Generation: Greatest Generation, the U.S. cohort born roughly 1901–1924 that came of age during the Great Depression and World War II, of which Carter is widely described as one of the last surviving presidential members. Chinese Zodiac: Wood Rat, since the Chinese zodiac year of the Rat with Wood element runs from February 5, 1924 to January 23, 1925, placing his October 1, 1924 birthday firmly in the Yang Wood Rat year. Zodiac Sign: Libra, the air sign of balance and justice, covering birthdays from September 23 to October 22, and often associated in popular astrology with diplomacy, fairness, and concern for relationships—traits commentators frequently link to Carter’s emphasis on human rights and peacemaking. Age in 2026: 102 (calculated from his birth in 1924, even though he died in 2024). Marital Status: Married to Rosalynn Smith Carter from 1946 until she died in 2023, after which he was a widower; their long partnership is often cited as a central pillar of his personal and political life. Children: Four children with Rosalynn Carter—John William "Jack" Carter (born July 3, 1947), James Earl "Chip" Carter III (born April 12, 1950), Donnel Jeffrey "Jeff" Carter (born August 18, 1952), and Amy Lynn Carter (born October 19, 1967)—forming a large extended family that includes numerous grandchildren and great‑grandchildren. Description: Jimmy Carter rose from a modest background in the small farming community of Plains and nearby Archery, Georgia, where he worked on his family’s peanut farm, to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, serving as a naval officer and working in the emerging nuclear submarine program before returning home to manage and modernize the family business. Entering politics in Georgia, he became a reform‑minded governor known for his focus on racial equality and government efficiency, then unexpectedly won the U.S. presidency in 1976 as an outsider promising honesty and transparency after the Watergate era. As president, he prioritized human rights in foreign policy, brokered the landmark Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, leading to a historic peace treaty, negotiated treaties returning control of the Panama Canal to Panama, advocated for energy conservation and alternative energy in response to oil shocks, and pursued arms control with the Soviet Union, while also confronting major challenges including high inflation, energy crises, and the Iran hostage situation. After leaving office, Carter became internationally admired for his post‑presidential work, founding The Carter Center in Atlanta to promote peace, democracy, and public health; he personally participated in election monitoring around the world, mediation efforts, and campaigns against diseases such as Guinea worm and river blindness, helping drastically reduce their prevalence. He also became known for his hands‑on volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, building homes for low‑income families; his prolific writing; teaching Sunday school in his hometown church; and maintaining a humble lifestyle that contrasted sharply with the image of many modern political leaders. His public image blends moral seriousness, religious faith, and a lifelong commitment to service, making him one of the most globally respected figures born on October 1 across politics, humanitarian work, and modern history. Cause of Death: Carter died peacefully at home in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024, at age 100, after spending roughly 22 months in home hospice care; his office and major news outlets reported no specific official medical cause of death, but his passing followed a period of advanced age and serious health challenges, including a prior diagnosis and treatment for metastatic melanoma that had spread to his brain and liver, and his widely reported decision to forgo further curative treatment in favor of comfort‑focused hospice care.