James Earl Rudder

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1910-1970)
Person human Q375908
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James Earl Rudder

Summary

James Earl Rudder is a human[1]. He was born in Eden[2]. He was born on May 6, 1910[3]. He died in Houston[4]. He died on March 23, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and university president[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Earl Rudder was born in Eden[2].
  • James Earl Rudder died in Houston[4].
  • James Earl Rudder was born on May 6, 1910[3].
  • James Earl Rudder died on March 23, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at College Station Cemetery[10].
  • James Earl Rudder held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Earl Rudder's professions included politician[6].
  • James Earl Rudder worked as a military personnel[7].
  • James Earl Rudder's professions included university president[8].
  • James Earl Rudder held the position of Texas Land Commissioner[12].
  • James Earl Rudder held the position of President of Texas A&M University[13].
  • Among James Earl Rudder's employers was Texas A&M University[14].
  • James Earl Rudder was educated at Texas A&M University[15].
  • James Earl Rudder's education included a stint at Tarleton State University[16].
  • James Earl Rudder received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • James Earl Rudder received the Bronze Star Medal[18].
  • James Earl Rudder received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19].
  • James Earl Rudder received the Purple Heart[20].
  • James Earl Rudder received the Silver Star[21].
  • James Earl Rudder is recorded as male[22].
  • James Earl Rudder's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Earl Rudder was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • James Earl Rudder's military branch is recorded as United States Army[25].
  • James Earl Rudder's Commons category is recorded as James Earl Rudder[26].
  • James Earl Rudder's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

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Origins and Family

James Earl Rudder was born in Eden[2]. He was born on May 6, 1910[3].

Education

Educated at Texas A&M University[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1876[30], headquartered in College Station[31] and Tarleton State University[16], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1896[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and university president[8]. Among James Earl Rudder's employers was Texas A&M University[14]. Positions held include Texas Land Commissioner[12] and President of Texas A&M University[13], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1876[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Bronze Star Medal[18], a courage award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1944[42]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], a grade of an order[43], in United States[44]; Purple Heart[20], a medallion[45], in United States[46], founded in 1932[47]; and Silver Star[21], a star[48], in United States[49], founded in 1918[50].

Personal Life

James Earl Rudder was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

James Earl Rudder died on March 23, 1970[5]. He died in Houston[4]. Burial took place at College Station Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Earl Rudder ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51]

FAQs

Where was James Earl Rudder born?

James Earl Rudder's place of birth was Eden[2].

Where did James Earl Rudder die?

James Earl Rudder passed away in Houston[4].

What did James Earl Rudder do for work?

James Earl Rudder worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and university president[8].

Where did James Earl Rudder go to school?

James Earl Rudder was educated at Texas A&M University[15] and Tarleton State University[16].

What awards did James Earl Rudder receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Bronze Star Medal[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], and Purple Heart[20].

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major general
    Given name James, Earl
    Family name Q16882362
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