Rufus King

Union United States Army general (1814–1876)
Person human Q7378068
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Rufus King

Summary

Rufus King is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1814[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 13, 1876[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], diplomat[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Rufus King…
  • Rufus King died in New York City[4].
  • Rufus King was born on January 26, 1814[3].
  • Rufus King died on October 13, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[10].
  • Rufus King's father was Charles King[11].
  • Rufus King's mother was Eliza King[12].
  • Among Rufus King's spouses was Ellen Elizabeth Eliot[13].
  • Among Rufus King's spouses was Susan McKnown Eliot[14].
  • A child of Rufus King was Charles King[15].
  • A child of Rufus King was Rufus King Jr.[16].
  • Rufus King held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Rufus King's professions included military officer[6].
  • Rufus King worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Rufus King's professions included editor[8].
  • Rufus King held the position of United States Ambassador to the Holy See[18].
  • Rufus King was educated at United States Military Academy[19].
  • Rufus King is recorded as male[20].
  • Rufus King's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Rufus King's military branch is recorded as Union Army[22].
  • Rufus King's military branch is recorded as United States Army[23].
  • Rufus King's Commons category is recorded as Rufus King (general)[24].
  • Rufus King's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Rufus King was part of the conflict American Civil War[26].
  • Rufus King's family name is recorded as King[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Rufus King was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 26, 1814[3]. His father was Charles King[11]. His mother was Eliza King[12].

Education

Rufus King was educated at United States Military Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], diplomat[7], and editor[8]. Rufus King held the position of United States Ambassador to the Holy See[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ellen Elizabeth Eliot[13] and Susan McKnown Eliot[14], 1826–1892[28]. Children include Charles King[15], a writer[29], 1844–1933[30], of United States[31] and Rufus King Jr.[16], a military personnel[32], 1838–1900[33], of United States[34], awarded the Medal of Honor[35].

Death and Burial

Rufus King died on October 13, 1876[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

Rufus King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Rufus King born?

Rufus King's place of birth was New York City[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 Charles King[11]. Rufus King's mother was Eliza King[12].

Who was Rufus King married to?

Rufus King's spouses include Ellen Elizabeth Eliot[13] and Susan McKnown Eliot[14].

What did Rufus King do for work?

Rufus King worked as military officer[6], diplomat[7], and editor[8].

Where did Rufus King go to school?

Rufus King was educated at United States Military Academy[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allegiance United States
    Child Charles King, Rufus King Jr.
    Mother Eliza King
    Place of birth New York City
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