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.
Famous family
Rufus Porter descended from an old colonial New England family. The family's first immigrants ...
(1792–1884), American painter, inventor, and founder of ''Scientific American'' magazine
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Rufus Porter (American football)
Rufus Porter (born May 18, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for ...
, American football linebacker in the National Football League
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