Thomas Jefferson Rusk
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Summary
Thomas Jefferson Rusk was born on December 5, 1803[1], in Pendleton[2]. He died on July 29, 1857[3], in Nacogdoches[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oak Grove Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: President pro tempore of the United States Senate[11], United States senator[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[14]
- Commons category: Thomas Jefferson Rusk[15]
- Military, police or special rank: general[16]
- Family name: Rusk[17]
- Given name: Thomas[18]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[19]
- Manner of death: suicide[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Thomas Jefferson Rusk[22]
- Social classification: slave owner[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Jefferson Rusk include Rusk County[24], a county of Texas[25], in United States[26], founded in 1843[27].
Why It Matters
Thomas Jefferson Rusk has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include Rusk County[24], a county of Texas[25], in United States[26], founded in 1843[27].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Jefferson Rusk born?
Thomas Jefferson Rusk's place of birth was Pendleton[2].
Where did Thomas Jefferson Rusk die?
Thomas Jefferson Rusk died in Nacogdoches[4].
What did Thomas Jefferson Rusk do for work?
Thomas Jefferson Rusk worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7].