Rufus Choate
American politician (1799–1859)
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Summary
Rufus Choate was born on October 1, 1799[1], in Ipswich[2]. He died on July 13, 1859[3], in Halifax[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1799[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1859[10]
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[11]
- Father: David Choate[12]
- Child: Rufus Choate Jr.[13], Miriam Foster Choate[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[16], member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[17], Massachusetts Attorney General[18], member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[19], United States senator[20], board member[21], senator[22]
- Educated at: Dartmouth College[23], Harvard Law School[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], Phi Beta Kappa Society[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[28]
- Commons category: Rufus Choate[29]
- Archives at: Smithsonian Institution Archives[30]
- Residence: Massachusetts[31], Rufus Choate House[32]
- Family name: Choate[33]
- Given name: Rufus[34]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[35], Boston[36]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], Library of the World's Best Literature[38], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Rufus Choate[41]
- Sibling: David Choate[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject every politician/Massachusetts[43]
- Writing language: English[44]
Why It Matters
Rufus Choate has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Rufus Choate born?
Rufus Choate's place of birth was Ipswich[2].
Where did Rufus Choate die?
Rufus Choate died in Halifax[4].
Who were Rufus Choate's parents?
Rufus Choate's father was David Choate[12].
What did Rufus Choate do for work?
Rufus Choate worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Rufus Choate go to school?
Rufus Choate was educated at Dartmouth College[23] and Harvard Law School[24].