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Rufus

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Rufus Famous memorial

Birth
Death
1947
Burial
Edenbridge, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England Add to Map
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A black miniature poodle, he was Sir Winston Churchill's beloved companion. The Prime Minister was devastated when Rufus was killed after being hit by a car while they were attending a political conference in 1947. After his death he was interred on the grounds at Chartwell, the Churchill's country home.
A black miniature poodle, he was Sir Winston Churchill's beloved companion. The Prime Minister was devastated when Rufus was killed after being hit by a car while they were attending a political conference in 1947. After his death he was interred on the grounds at Chartwell, the Churchill's country home.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Sep 2, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12164/rufus: accessed ), memorial page for Rufus (unknown–1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12164, citing Chartwell, Edenbridge, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.