Rufus King

American university president (1817–1891)
Person human Q17626909
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Rufus King

Summary

Rufus King is a human[1]. Born in Chillicothe[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1817[3]. He passed away in Cincinnati[4]. He died on March 25, 1891[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], historian[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chillicothe[2], Rufus King…
  • Rufus King died in Cincinnati[4].
  • Rufus King was born on May 30, 1817[3].
  • Rufus King died on March 25, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Spring Grove Cemetery[10].
  • Rufus King's father was Edward King[11].
  • Rufus King's mother was Sarah Peter[12].
  • Rufus King held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Rufus King's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Rufus King's professions included historian[7].
  • Rufus King worked as a politician[8].
  • Rufus King held the position of Cincinnati City Council member[14].
  • Among Rufus King's employers was University of Cincinnati College of Law[15].
  • Rufus King was educated at Harvard Law School[16].
  • Rufus King's education included a stint at Kenyon College[17].
  • Rufus King's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Rufus King is recorded as male[19].
  • Rufus King's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Rufus King's Commons category is recorded as Rufus King (lawyer)[21].
  • Rufus King's family name is recorded as King[22].
  • Rufus King's given name is recorded as Rufus[23].
  • Rufus King's sibling is recorded as Thomas Worthington King[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Rufus King was born in Chillicothe[2]. He was born on May 30, 1817[3]. His father was Edward King[11]. His mother was Sarah Peter[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[16], a graduate school[25], in United States[26], founded in 1817[27]; Kenyon College[17], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1824[30]; and Harvard University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], historian[7], and politician[8]. Rufus King was employed by University of Cincinnati College of Law[15]. He held the position of Cincinnati City Council member[14].

Death and Burial

Rufus King died on March 25, 1891[5]. He died in Cincinnati[4]. Burial took place at Spring Grove Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Rufus King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Rufus King born?

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

Where did Rufus King die?

Rufus King passed away in Cincinnati[4].

Who were Rufus King's parents?

Rufus King's father was Edward King[11]. Rufus King's mother was Sarah Peter[12].

What did Rufus King do for work?

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

Where did Rufus King go to school?

Rufus King was educated at Harvard Law School[16], Kenyon College[17], and Harvard University[18].

References

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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Harvard Law School, Kenyon College, Harvard University
    Given name → Rufus
    Place of burial → Spring Grove Cemetery
    Occupation → lawyer, historian, politician
    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P3373]]: [[Q55837010]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
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