Benjamin Ruggles

American senator for Ohio (1783-1857)
Person human Q817669
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Benjamin Ruggles

Summary

Benjamin Ruggles is a human[1]. He was born in Pomfret[2]. He was born on February 21, 1783[3]. He passed away in St. Clairsville[4]. He died on September 2, 1857[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pomfret[2], Benjamin Ruggles…
  • Benjamin Ruggles passed away in St. Clairsville[4].
  • Benjamin Ruggles was born on February 21, 1783[3].
  • Benjamin Ruggles died on September 2, 1857[5].
  • Benjamin Ruggles is buried at St Clairsville Union Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Benjamin Ruggles worked as a politician[6].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's professions included judge[8].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[12].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Benjamin Ruggles held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Benjamin Ruggles is recorded as male[18].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benjamin Ruggles was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's family name is recorded as Ruggles[21].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's given name is recorded as Benjamin[22].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Benjamin Ruggles's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Benjamin Ruggles'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Ruggles's place of birth was Pomfret[2]. He was born on February 21, 1783[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include United States senator[12], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Benjamin Ruggles was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Ruggles died on September 2, 1857[5]. He died in St. Clairsville[4]. Burial took place at St Clairsville Union Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Ruggles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Ruggles born?

Born in Pomfret[2], Benjamin Ruggles…

Where did Benjamin Ruggles die?

Benjamin Ruggles died in St. Clairsville[4].

What did Benjamin Ruggles do for work?

Benjamin Ruggles worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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