Rufus King
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Summary
Rufus King is a human[1]. Born in Scarborough[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1755[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 29, 1827[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,241 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Scarborough[2].
- Rufus King died in New York City[4].
- Rufus King died in Jamaica[11].
- Rufus King was born on March 24, 1755[3].
- Rufus King died on April 29, 1827[5].
- Rufus King is buried at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[12].
- Rufus King's father was Capt. Richard King[13].
- Rufus King's mother was Isabella King[14].
- Among Rufus King's spouses was Mary Alsop King[15].
- A child of Rufus King was James G. King[16].
- A child of Rufus King was John Alsop King[17].
- A child of Rufus King was Charles King[18].
- A child of Rufus King was Edward King[19].
- A child of Rufus King was Frederick Gore King[20].
- Rufus King held citizenship in United States[21].
- Rufus King's professions included politician[6].
- Rufus King worked as a lawyer[7].
- Rufus King's professions included diplomat[8].
- Rufus King's professions included jurist[9].
- Rufus King held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[22].
- Rufus King held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[23].
- Rufus King held the position of ambassador[24].
- Rufus King held the position of United States senator[25].
- Rufus King held the position of United States senator[26].
- Rufus King held the position of United States senator[27].
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Origins and Family
Rufus King was born in Scarborough[2]. He was born on March 24, 1755[3]. His father was Capt. Richard King[13]. His mother was Isabella King[14].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[28], The Governor's Academy[29], and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1785[33]; member of the New York State Assembly[23], an elected position[34], in United States[35]; ambassador[24], a diplomatic rank[36]; United States senator[25], a position[37], in United States[38]; Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[39]; and senator[40], a position[41].
Recognition
Rufus King received the 10[42].
Personal Life
Among Rufus King's spouses was Mary Alsop King[15]. Children include James G. King[16], a politician[43], 1791–1853[44], of United States[45]; John Alsop King[17], a politician[46], 1788–1867[47], of United States[48]; Charles King[18]; Edward King[19]; and Frederick Gore King[20]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[49].
Death and Burial
Rufus King died on April 29, 1827[5]. Recorded place of death include New York City[4], a global city[50], in United States[51], founded in 1624[52] and Jamaica[11], a neighborhood in Queens[53], in United States[54]. Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[12].
Why It Matters
Rufus King ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,241 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Rufus King born?
Rufus King's place of birth was Scarborough[2].
Where did Rufus King die?
Rufus King passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Rufus King's parents?
Rufus King's father was Capt. Richard King[13]. Rufus King's mother was Isabella King[14].
Who was Rufus King married to?
Rufus King's spouses include Mary Alsop King[15].
What did Rufus King do for work?
Rufus King worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Rufus King go to school?
Rufus King was educated at Harvard University[28], The Governor's Academy[29], and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[30].
What awards did Rufus King receive?
Honors received include 10[42].