Edward Rutledge
- January 9, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Edward Rutledge |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 23, 1749(1749-11-23) |
| Age | 275 |
| Date Of Death | January 23, 1800, Charleston, SC |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | South Carolina |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Edward Rutledge Biography
| Name | Edward Rutledge |
| Birthday | Nov 23 |
| Birth Year | 1749 |
| Place Of Birth | South Carolina |
| Home Town | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Siblings | John Rutledge, Hugh Rutledge, Mary Rutledge, Sarah Rutledge |
| Spouse | Mary Shubrick , Henrietta Middleton |
| Children(s) | Henry Middleton Rutledge, Sarah Rutledge, Jackson Middleton Rutledge, Edward Rutledge |
Edward Rutledge is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on November 23, 1749 in South Carolina, South Carolina, United States. American politician who served as the 39th Governor of South Carolina from 1798 until his death in 1800. He was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
He was portrayed by John Cullum in the Broadway musical 1776.
He married Henrietta Middleton in 1774 and they had three children together.
Edward Rutledge Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edward Rutledge is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Rutledge 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He at the Inns of Court in London and was admitted to the bar in 1772. He returned to South Carolina to begin his practice.
He and his brother, John, both represented South Carolina in the Continental Congress.
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Who is Edward Rutledge Dating?
According to our records, Edward Rutledge married to Mary Shubrick , Henrietta Middleton. As of December 1, 2023, Edward Rutledge’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Edward Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edward Rutledge celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.
What happened to Edward Rutledge after signing the Declaration of
Independence?
After signing The Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, Rutledge returned to South Carolina where he was elected to South Carolina’s House of Representatives. Rutledge also served in the South Carolina Militia, and he was captured during the Siege of Charleston in 1780.
How did Rutledge feel about slavery?
John Rutledge (1739–1800) He was educated in Great Britain and returned to Charleston to practice law. Although Rutledge claimed that he disliked slavery , as an attorney he twice defended individuals who abused slaves. Before the American Revolution, Rutledge owned sixty slaves; afterward, he possessed twenty-eight.
Did Edward Rutledge want Independence?
On June 28, 1776, Edward Rutledge, one of South Carolina’s representatives to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, expresses his reluctance to declare independence from Britain in a letter to the like-minded John Jay of New York.
Who was the signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina?
Four South Carolinians signed the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Heyward Jr., Thomas Lynch Jr., Arthur Middleton and Edward Rutledge.
Who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Two future presidents, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, were among the signatories. Edward Rutledge (age 26) was the youngest signer, and Benjamin Franklin (age 70) was the oldest signer.