Rufus King

American Founding Father (1755–1827)
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Rufus King
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Rufus King

Summary

Rufus King is a human[1]. Born in Scarborough[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1755[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 29, 1827[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (785 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scarborough[2], Rufus King…
  • Rufus King died in New York City[4].
  • Rufus King was born on March 24, 1755[3].
  • Rufus King died on April 29, 1827[5].
  • Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[10].
  • Rufus King's father was Capt. Richard King[11].
  • Rufus King's mother was Isabella King[12].
  • Among Rufus King's spouses was Mary Alsop King[13].
  • A child of Rufus King was James G. King[14].
  • A child of Rufus King was John Alsop King[15].
  • A child of Rufus King was Charles King[16].
  • A child of Rufus King was Edward King[17].
  • A child of Rufus King was Frederick Gore King[18].
  • Rufus King held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Rufus King's professions included politician[6].
  • Rufus King's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Rufus King worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[20].
  • Rufus King held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[21].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States senator[25].
  • Rufus King was educated at Harvard University[26].
  • Rufus King was educated at The Governor's Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Rufus King was born in Scarborough[2]. He was born on March 24, 1755[3]. His father was Capt. Richard King[11]. His mother was Isabella King[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[26], The Governor's Academy[27], and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[20], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1785[31]; member of the New York State Assembly[21], an elected position[32], in United States[33]; United States senator[22], a position[34], in United States[35]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[36].

Recognition

Rufus King received the 10[37].

Personal Life

Among Rufus King's spouses was Mary Alsop King[13]. Children include James G. King[14], a politician[38], 1791–1853[39], of United States[40]; John Alsop King[15], a politician[41], 1788–1867[42], of United States[43]; Charles King[16], an editor[44], 1789–1867[45], of United States[46]; Edward King[17], a lawyer[47], 1795–1836[48], of United States[49]; and Frederick Gore King[18], a physician[50], 1801–1829[51]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[52].

Death and Burial

Rufus King died on April 29, 1827[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

Rufus King ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (785 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Rufus King born?

Rufus King's place of birth was Scarborough[2].

Where did Rufus King die?

Rufus King passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Rufus King's parents?

Rufus King's father was Capt. Richard King[11]. Rufus King's mother was Isabella King[12].

Who was Rufus King married to?

Rufus King's spouses include Mary Alsop King[13].

What did Rufus King do for work?

Rufus King worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Rufus King go to school?

Rufus King was educated at Harvard University[26], The Governor's Academy[27], and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[28].

What awards did Rufus King receive?

Honors received include 10[37].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [36] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] . wikidata.org.
  22. [52] . wikidata.org.
  23. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [7] . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  27. [37] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, diplomat
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
  2. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    Plaque image
    Image of grave Rufus King Gravesite.jpg
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  3. 15d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Isabella King
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    Member of political party Federalist Party
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Rufus Thomas Jr on Tennessee Historical Commission sign 4E 119 (obverse) (cropped).jpg"
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