Lewis Morris Rutherfurd

American astronomer and photographer (1816–1892)
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Lewis Morris Rutherfurd

Summary

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd is a human[1]. Born in The Bronx[2], he… he was born on November 25, 1816[3]. He passed away in Tranquility[4]. He died on May 30, 1892[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], photographer[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in The Bronx[2], Lewis Morris Rutherfurd…
  • Born in New York City[11], Lewis Morris Rutherfurd…
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd passed away in Tranquility[4].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was born on November 25, 1816[3].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was born on January 1, 1816[12].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd died on May 30, 1892[5].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd died on January 1, 1892[13].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's father was Robert Walter Rutherfurd[14].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's mother was Sabina Morris Rutherfurd[15].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was married to Margaret Chanler Stuyvesant Rutherfurd[16].
  • A child of Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was Margaret Stuyvesant Rutherfurd White[17].
  • A child of Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was Rutherfurd Stuyvesant[18].
  • A child of Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, Jr.[19].
  • A child of Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was Winthrop Rutherfurd[20].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's professions included astrophysicist[7].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd worked as a photographer[8].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's field of work was astronomy[22].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was educated at Williams College[23].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd received the Rumford Prize[24].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Lewis Morris Rutherfurd is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include The Bronx[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1898[30] and New York City[11], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Recorded date of birth include November 25, 1816[3] and January 1, 1816[12]. Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's father was Robert Walter Rutherfurd[14]. His mother was Sabina Morris Rutherfurd[15].

Education

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was educated at Williams College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], photographer[8], and lawyer[9]. Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's field of work was astronomy[22].

Recognition

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd received the Rumford Prize[24].

Personal Life

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was married to Margaret Chanler Stuyvesant Rutherfurd[16]. Children include Margaret Stuyvesant Rutherfurd White[17], 1853–1916[34]; Rutherfurd Stuyvesant[18], a socialite[35], 1843–1909[36]; he, Jr.[19], a socialite[37], 1859–1901[38], of United States[39]; and Winthrop Rutherfurd[20], a socialite[40], 1862–1944[41], of United States[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 30, 1892[5] and January 1, 1892[13]. Lewis Morris Rutherfurd passed away in Tranquility[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lewis Morris Rutherfurd include Rutherfurd[43], an impact crater[44].

Why It Matters

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Rutherfurd[43], an impact crater[44].

FAQs

Where was Lewis Morris Rutherfurd born?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was born in The Bronx[2].

Where did Lewis Morris Rutherfurd die?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd died in Tranquility[4].

Who were Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's parents?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's father was Robert Walter Rutherfurd[14]. Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's mother was Sabina Morris Rutherfurd[15].

Who was Lewis Morris Rutherfurd married to?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd's spouses include Margaret Chanler Stuyvesant Rutherfurd[16].

What did Lewis Morris Rutherfurd do for work?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], photographer[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Lewis Morris Rutherfurd go to school?

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd was educated at Williams College[23].

What awards did Lewis Morris Rutherfurd receive?

Honors received include Rumford Prize[24].

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  17. [8] . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, astrophysicist, photographer +1
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Occupation astronomer, astrophysicist, photographer +1
    Child Margaret Stuyvesant Rutherfurd White, Rutherfurd Stuyvesant, Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, Jr. +1
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