Samuel Rea

American engineer (1855–1929)
Person human Q7412454
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Samuel Rea

Summary

Samuel Rea is a human[1]. Born in Hollidaysburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1855[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on 1929[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], civil engineer[7], businessperson[8], and railway engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Rea's place of birth was Hollidaysburg[2].
  • Samuel Rea died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Samuel Rea was born on January 1, 1855[3].
  • Samuel Rea was born on September 21, 1855[11].
  • Samuel Rea died on 1929[5].
  • Samuel Rea died on March 24, 1929[12].
  • Samuel Rea is buried at Church of the Redeemer Cemetery[13].
  • Samuel Rea held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Samuel Rea's professions included engineer[6].
  • Samuel Rea worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Samuel Rea worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Samuel Rea's professions included railway engineer[9].
  • Samuel Rea held the position of president[15].
  • Samuel Rea received the Franklin Medal[16].
  • Samuel Rea was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • Samuel Rea is recorded as male[18].
  • Samuel Rea's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Samuel Rea's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Rea[20].
  • Samuel Rea's family name is recorded as Rea[21].
  • Samuel Rea's given name is recorded as Samuel[22].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Rea's place of birth was Hollidaysburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1855[3] and September 21, 1855[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], civil engineer[7], businessperson[8], and railway engineer[9]. Samuel Rea held the position of president[15].

Recognition

Samuel Rea received the Franklin Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1929[5] and March 24, 1929[12]. Samuel Rea passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Redeemer Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Samuel Rea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Rea born?

Samuel Rea's place of birth was Hollidaysburg[2].

Where did Samuel Rea die?

Samuel Rea passed away in Philadelphia[4].

What did Samuel Rea do for work?

Samuel Rea worked as engineer[6], civil engineer[7], businessperson[8], and railway engineer[9].

What awards did Samuel Rea receive?

Honors received include Franklin Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . nps.gov. Retrieved . nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Rea, Samuel (1855-1929), civil engineer and railroad president. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Rea, Samuel (1855-1929), civil engineer and railroad president. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'pt']
    Find a grave memorial id → 115096711
    Date of birth → +1855-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1855-09-21T00:00:00Z
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  2. 12d ago · Transpoman · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Church of the Redeemer Cemetery
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  3. 20w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Instance of → —
    Occupation → engineer, civil engineer, businessperson +1
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