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'''Rufus Napoleon Rhodes''' (born [[June 5]], [[1856]] in Pascagoula, Mississippi | '''Rufus Napoleon Rhodes''' (born [[June 5]], [[1856]] in Pascagoula, Mississippi; died [[January 12]], [[1910]] in [[Birmingham]]) was the founder and managing editor of ''[[The Birmingham News]]'' from its beginning in [[1888]] until his death. He also 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. | ||
Rhodes is buried in Birmingham's [[Elmwood Cemetery]]. [[Rhodes Park]] on [[Highland Avenue]] is named for him. | Rhodes is buried in Birmingham's [[Elmwood Cemetery]]. [[Rhodes Park]] on [[Highland Avenue]] is named for him. | ||
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Revision as of 13:41, 8 December 2009
Rufus Napoleon Rhodes (born June 5, 1856 in Pascagoula, Mississippi; died January 12, 1910 in Birmingham) was the founder and managing editor of The Birmingham News from its beginning in 1888 until his death. He also 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.
Rhodes is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery. Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue is named for him.
Preceded by: none |
Birmingham News Publisher 1888–1910 |
Succeeded by: Victor Hanson |