Historical Profile
Rufus King is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Rufus King
Former U.S. Senator for New York
Biography
Rufus King (died 1827) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1789 and 1825, between the 1st and 18th Congresses. King served as a Pro-Administration and later as an Adams-Clay Federalist. King died on April 29, 1827.
Key Information
- Full Name: Rufus King
- Died: April 29, 1827
- Term Started: March 4, 1813
- Term Ended: March 3, 1825
Service History
- Jul 16, 1789 – May 1, 1796 1st–4th Congresses Pro-Administration New York
- Mar 4, 1813 – Mar 3, 1825 13th–18th Congresses Adams-Clay Federalist New York
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from New York
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during King's service:
- Philip Schuyler (NY) 1789–1791
- Aaron Burr (NY) 1791–1796
- Obadiah German (NY) 1813–1815
- Martin Van Buren (NY) 1821–1825