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'''Rufus King''' (1755-1827) was a stateman, orator, diplomat, and delegate from [[Massachusetts]] to the [[Constitutional Convention]]. At age 32, he was one of the youngest to sign the [[U.S. Constitution]].
'''Rufus King''' (1755-1827) was a statesman, orator, diplomat, and delegate from [[Massachusetts]] to the [[Constitutional Convention]]. At age 32, he was one of the youngest to sign the [[U.S. Constitution]].
During the Revolutionary War, King had served as an aide to General Sullivan. Later he was the U.S. Minister to England, and he also served in Congress as a Senator from New York.
During the Revolutionary War, King had served as an aide to General Sullivan. Later he was the U.S. Minister to England, and he also served in Congress as a Senator from New York.