About Charles Rudd
Lived 1844 – 1916 (aged 72). Charles Rudd was a British businessperson, known for Cecil Rhodes and Rudd Concession.
Family
In the late 1860s in South Africa, Rudd married his first wife, Frances Georgina "Fanny" Leighton Chiappini (born 1846). Frances died in 1896 of influenza or tuberculosis, and in 1898 Rudd married 24-year-old Corrie Maria Wallace, the daughter of his partner in the machinery company in Kimberley, with whom he had three more children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Rudd?
main business associate of Cecil John Rhodes (1844-1916)
When was Charles Rudd born?
Charles Rudd was born on 22 October 1844 in Hanworth.
When did Charles Rudd die?
Charles Rudd died on 15 November 1916 in London.
What was Charles Rudd's occupation?
Charles Rudd was a businessperson.
What was Charles Rudd known for?
Charles Rudd was known for Cecil Rhodes and Rudd Concession.
What nationality was Charles Rudd?
Charles Rudd was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Rudd. https://biography.guide/charles-rudd/
MLA: "Charles Rudd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-rudd/.
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