John Rutledge, Jr.

American politician (1766-1819)
Person human Q1701634
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John Rutledge, Jr.

Summary

John Rutledge, Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], John Rutledge, Jr.… John Rutledge, Jr. was born on January 1, 1766[3]. John Rutledge, Jr. died in Philadelphia[4]. John Rutledge, Jr. died on September 1, 1819[5]. John Rutledge, Jr. worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. John Rutledge, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. was born on January 1, 1766[3].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. died on September 1, 1819[5].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. is buried at St. Peter's Churchyard[9].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s father was John Rutledge[10].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s mother was Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[11].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. was married to Sarah Motte Smith[12].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. worked as a politician[6].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. is recorded as male[18].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Rutledge, Jr. was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[21].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Rutledge[22].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Rutledge, Jr.'s social classification is recorded as slave owner[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Rutledge, Jr.'s place of birth was Charleston[2]. John Rutledge, Jr. was born on January 1, 1766[3]. His father was John Rutledge[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

Among John Rutledge, Jr.'s spouses was Sarah Motte Smith[12]. John Rutledge, Jr. was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].

Death and Burial

John Rutledge, Jr. died on September 1, 1819[5]. John Rutledge, Jr. passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

John Rutledge, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Rutledge, Jr. born?

Born in Charleston[2], John Rutledge, Jr.…

Where did John Rutledge, Jr. die?

John Rutledge, Jr. passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were John Rutledge, Jr.'s parents?

John Rutledge, Jr.'s father was John Rutledge[10]. John Rutledge, Jr.'s mother was Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[11].

Who was John Rutledge, Jr. married to?

John Rutledge, Jr.'s spouses include Sarah Motte Smith[12].

What did John Rutledge, Jr. do for work?

John Rutledge, Jr. worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. 2d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge
    Library of congress authority id n81028369
    Image Gen. John Rutledge Jr.jpg
    A new nation votes id RJ0621
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