John Rufus Edie

Union Army officer, politician
Person human Q6255915
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John Rufus Edie

Summary

John Rufus Edie is a human[1]. Born in Gettysburg[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1814[3]. He died in Somerset[4]. He died on August 27, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Rufus Edie was born in Gettysburg[2].
  • John Rufus Edie died in Somerset[4].
  • John Rufus Edie was born on January 14, 1814[3].
  • John Rufus Edie died on August 27, 1888[5].
  • John Rufus Edie died on August 26, 1888[9].
  • Burial took place at Union Cemetery[10].
  • A child of John Rufus Edie was John R Edie[11].
  • John Rufus Edie held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Rufus Edie's professions included politician[6].
  • John Rufus Edie's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Rufus Edie held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • John Rufus Edie held the position of member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[14].
  • John Rufus Edie was educated at United States Military Academy[15].
  • John Rufus Edie is recorded as male[16].
  • John Rufus Edie's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Rufus Edie was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • John Rufus Edie's family name is recorded as Edie[19].
  • John Rufus Edie's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Rufus Edie's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • John Rufus Edie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Rufus Edie's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Rufus Edie'}[23].

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Origins and Family

John Rufus Edie's place of birth was Gettysburg[2]. He was born on January 14, 1814[3].

Education

John Rufus Edie was educated at United States Military Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[24], in United States[25] and member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[14], a position[26], in United States[27].

Personal Life

A child of John Rufus Edie was John R Edie[11]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 27, 1888[5] and August 26, 1888[9]. John Rufus Edie passed away in Somerset[4]. He is buried at Union Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Rufus Edie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Rufus Edie born?

John Rufus Edie's place of birth was Gettysburg[2].

Where did John Rufus Edie die?

John Rufus Edie passed away in Somerset[4].

What did John Rufus Edie do for work?

John Rufus Edie worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John Rufus Edie go to school?

John Rufus Edie was educated at United States Military Academy[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Familysearch person id KHSR-H97
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  2. 14h ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pennsylvania state senate id 4578
    Place of death Somerset
    Occupation
    Family name Edie
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