Edmund Ruffin

Virginia planter and slaveholder
Person human Q3048129
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Edmund Ruffin

Summary

Edmund Ruffin is a human[1]. He was born in Prince George County[2]. He was born on January 5, 1794[3]. He passed away in Amelia County[4]. He died on June 17, 1865[5]. He worked as an agronomist[6], writer[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prince George County[2], Edmund Ruffin…
  • Edmund Ruffin died in Amelia County[4].
  • Edmund Ruffin was born on January 5, 1794[3].
  • Edmund Ruffin died on June 17, 1865[5].
  • Edmund Ruffin died on June 15, 1865[10].
  • Burial took place at Edmund Ruffin Plantation[11].
  • Edmund Ruffin's father was George Ruffin[12].
  • Edmund Ruffin was married to Susan Hutchings Ruffin[13].
  • A child of Edmund Ruffin was Edmund II Ruffin, Jr.[14].
  • Edmund Ruffin held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Edmund Ruffin's professions included agronomist[6].
  • Edmund Ruffin's professions included writer[7].
  • Edmund Ruffin's professions included soldier[8].
  • Edmund Ruffin was educated at College of William & Mary[16].
  • Edmund Ruffin is recorded as male[17].
  • Edmund Ruffin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edmund Ruffin's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Ruffin[19].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].
  • Edmund Ruffin's family name is recorded as Ruffin[21].
  • Edmund Ruffin's given name is recorded as Edmund[22].
  • Edmund Ruffin's manner of death is recorded as suicide[23].
  • Edmund Ruffin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Edmund Ruffin's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edmund Ruffin[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Edmund Ruffin was born in Prince George County[2]. He was born on January 5, 1794[3]. His father was George Ruffin[12].

Education

Edmund Ruffin's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include agronomist[6], writer[7], and soldier[8].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Ruffin's spouses was Susan Hutchings Ruffin[13]. A child of him was Edmund II Ruffin, Jr.[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 17, 1865[5] and June 15, 1865[10]. Edmund Ruffin passed away in Amelia County[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[20]. He is buried at Edmund Ruffin Plantation[11].

Why It Matters

Edmund Ruffin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

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[12].

Who was Edmund Ruffin married to?

Edmund Ruffin's spouses include Susan Hutchings Ruffin[13].

What did Edmund Ruffin do for work?

Edmund Ruffin worked as agronomist[6], writer[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Edmund Ruffin go to school?

Edmund Ruffin was educated at College of William & Mary[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Prince George County
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Child Edmund II Ruffin, Jr.
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