John Rutledge

chief justice of the United States in 1795
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John Rutledge
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John Rutledge

Summary

John Rutledge is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1739[3]. He died in Charleston[4]. He died on July 23, 1800[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], governor[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #6,877 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Rutledge's place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • John Rutledge passed away in Charleston[4].
  • John Rutledge was born on September 17, 1739[3].
  • John Rutledge died on July 23, 1800[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Michael's Churchyard[12].
  • John Rutledge's father was John Rutledge[13].
  • John Rutledge's mother was Sarah Hext[14].
  • John Rutledge was married to Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[15].
  • A child of John Rutledge was John Rutledge, Jr.[16].
  • A child of John Rutledge was Eliza Rutledge Laurens[17].
  • A child of John Rutledge was Frederick Rutledge, Sr.[18].
  • John Rutledge held citizenship in United States[19].
  • John Rutledge's professions included judge[6].
  • John Rutledge worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Rutledge worked as a politician[8].
  • John Rutledge's professions included governor[9].
  • John Rutledge's professions included jurist[10].
  • John Rutledge held the position of Governor of South Carolina[20].
  • John Rutledge held the position of Chief Justice of the United States[21].
  • John Rutledge held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[22].
  • John Rutledge held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[23].
  • John Rutledge was educated at Middle Temple[24].
  • John Rutledge is recorded as male[25].
  • John Rutledge's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John Rutledge was affiliated with the Federalist Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Rutledge was born in Charleston[2]. He was born on September 17, 1739[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Sarah Hext[14].

Education

John Rutledge's education included a stint at Middle Temple[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], governor[9], and jurist[10]. Positions held include Governor of South Carolina[20], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30]; Chief Justice of the United States[21], a public office[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33]; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[22], a public office[34], in United States[35]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[23].

Personal Life

Among John Rutledge's spouses was Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[15]. Children include he, Jr.[16], a politician[36], 1766–1819[37], of United States[38]; Eliza Rutledge Laurens[17], 1776–1842[39]; and Frederick Rutledge, Sr.[18]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[27].

Death and Burial

John Rutledge died on July 23, 1800[5]. He died in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at St. Michael's Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

John Rutledge ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #6,877 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was John Rutledge born?

John Rutledge's place of birth was Charleston[2].

Where did John Rutledge die?

John Rutledge passed away in Charleston[4].

Who were John Rutledge's parents?

John Rutledge's father was John Rutledge[13]. John Rutledge's mother was Sarah Hext[14].

Who was John Rutledge married to?

John Rutledge's spouses include Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge[15].

What did John Rutledge do for work?

John Rutledge worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], governor[9], and jurist[10].

Where did John Rutledge go to school?

John Rutledge was educated at Middle Temple[24].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Ajurieu · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → John Rutledge.jpg
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  2. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → judge, lawyer, politician +2
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  6. 21w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Sarah Hext
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