Rufus Porter may refer to:
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Rufus Porter (painter)
Rufus Porter (May 1, 1792 – August 13, 1884) was an American painter, inventor, and founder of ''Scientific American'' magazine.
Early life and education
Porter descended from an old colonial New England family. The family's first immigr ...
(1792–1884), American painter, inventor, and founder of ''Scientific American'' magazine
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Rufus Porter (American football), American football linebacker in the National Football League
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