Edmund Ruffin
Virginia planter and slaveholder
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Summary
Edmund Ruffin was born on January 5, 1794[1], in Prince George County[2]. He died on June 17, 1865[3], in Amelia County[4]. He worked as an agronomist[5], writer[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,281 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 15, 1865[9]
- Place of burial: Edmund Ruffin Plantation[10]
- Father: George Ruffin[11]
- Spouse: Susan Hutchings Ruffin[12]
- Child: Edmund II Ruffin, Jr.[13], Q139861063[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Educated at: College of William & Mary[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Edmund Ruffin[18]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[19]
- Family name: Ruffin[20]
- Given name: Edmund[21]
- Manner of death: suicide[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Commons Creator page: Edmund Ruffin[24]
Why It Matters
Edmund Ruffin is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Edmund Ruffin born?
Edmund Ruffin was born in Prince George County[2].
Where did Edmund Ruffin die?
Edmund Ruffin died in Amelia County[4].
Who were Edmund Ruffin's parents?
Edmund Ruffin's father was George Ruffin[11].
Who was Edmund Ruffin married to?
Edmund Ruffin's spouses include Susan Hutchings Ruffin[12].
What did Edmund Ruffin do for work?
Edmund Ruffin worked as an agronomist[5], writer[6], and soldier[7].
Where did Edmund Ruffin go to school?
Edmund Ruffin was educated at College of William & Mary[16].