Edward Rutledge

American politician, youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800)
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Edward Rutledge

Summary

Edward Rutledge is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on November 23, 1749[3]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. He died on January 23, 1800[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,600 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Rutledge was born in Charleston[2].
  • Edward Rutledge passed away in Charleston[4].
  • Edward Rutledge was born on November 23, 1749[3].
  • Edward Rutledge died on January 23, 1800[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Rutledge's father was John Rutledge[10].
  • Edward Rutledge's mother was Sarah Hext[11].
  • Among Edward Rutledge's spouses was Henrietta Middleton Rutledge[12].
  • Edward Rutledge was married to Mary Shubrick Everleigh Rutledge[13].
  • A child of Edward Rutledge was Jackson Middleton Rutledge[14].
  • A child of Edward Rutledge was Sarah Rutledge[15].
  • A child of Edward Rutledge was Henry Middleton Rutledge[16].
  • Edward Rutledge held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Edward Rutledge held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Edward Rutledge's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Rutledge's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edward Rutledge held the position of Governor of South Carolina[19].
  • Edward Rutledge held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina[20].
  • Edward Rutledge held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[21].
  • Edward Rutledge was educated at University of Oxford[22].
  • Edward Rutledge is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Rutledge's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Rutledge was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].
  • Edward Rutledge's Commons category is recorded as Edward Rutledge[26].
  • Edward Rutledge's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Rutledge's place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on November 23, 1749[3]. His father was John Rutledge[10]. His mother was Sarah Hext[11].

Education

Edward Rutledge was educated at University of Oxford[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of South Carolina[19], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30]; member of the State Senate of South Carolina[20]; and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henrietta Middleton Rutledge[12], 1750–1792[31] and Mary Shubrick Everleigh Rutledge[13], 1752–1837[32]. Children include Jackson Middleton Rutledge[14]; Sarah Rutledge[15], a writer[33], 1782–1855[34]; and Henry Middleton Rutledge[16], 1775–1844[35]. Edward Rutledge was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].

Death and Burial

Edward Rutledge died on January 23, 1800[5]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Rutledge ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,600 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Edward Rutledge born?

Edward Rutledge was born in Charleston[2].

Where did Edward Rutledge die?

Edward Rutledge died in Charleston[4].

Who were Edward Rutledge's parents?

Edward Rutledge's father was John Rutledge[10]. Edward Rutledge's mother was Sarah Hext[11].

Who was Edward Rutledge married to?

Edward Rutledge's spouses include Henrietta Middleton Rutledge[12] and Mary Shubrick Everleigh Rutledge[13].

What did Edward Rutledge do for work?

Edward Rutledge worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Edward Rutledge go to school?

Edward Rutledge was educated at University of Oxford[22].

References

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 8d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, The Encyclopedia Americana, The American Cyclopædia +2
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Given name Edward
    Social classification slave owner
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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