Lord Ruthven (/ ˈrɪvən /) is a fictional character. First appearing in print in 1819, in John William Polidori 's "The Vampyre", he was one of the first vampires in English literature.

May 9, 2025 · Meet Lord Ruthven, the elegant and eerie vampire who started it all—predating Dracula, seducing high society and redefining horror in 1819’s 'The Vampyre.'

Feb 17, 2025 · In the episode titled ‘The Doomsday Cat Cult’ of ‘The Curious Case of…,’ the focus is on the self-proclaimed prophet named Sheryl Ruthven, who is alleged to be the leader …

Also known as the 20th century Audubon, John Ruthven was an artist with the rare ability to combine visual excitement, creative design, and authentic detail.

Lord Ruthven is a fictional character. First appearing in print in 1819, in John William Polidori 's "The Vampyre", he was one of the first vampires in English literature.

Ruthven family, Noble Scottish family prominent in the 16th century. Its members included Lord Patrick Ruthven (c. 1520–1566), provost of Perth (1553–66) and Protestant privy councillor to …

The Ruthven lands in Perthshire, Scotland take their name from the Scottish Gaelic, Ruadhainn which means Dun uplands. The clan chief's family are believed to be of Norse origin. The …