Rufus N. Rhodes, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Rufus N. Rhodes

American politician

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1856

Date of Death: 12-Jan-1910

Profession: politician, journalist, publisher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Rufus Napoleon Rhodes (June 5, 1856, Pascagoula, Mississippi – January 12, 1910, Birmingham, Alabama) was the founder and managing editor of the Birmingham News from 1888 until his death. He served as a director and 2nd Vice-President of the Associated Press.
He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1892 and 1904, and a Brigadier General in the Alabama National Guard. He is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery.