Harry Fielding Reid

American geophysicist and seismologist (1859–1944)
Person human Q5668826
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Harry Fielding Reid

Summary

Harry Fielding Reid is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1859[3]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He died on June 18, 1944[5]. He worked as a seismologist[6], university teacher[7], and geophysicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Baltimore[2], Harry Fielding Reid…
  • Harry Fielding Reid died in Baltimore[4].
  • Harry Fielding Reid was born on May 18, 1859[3].
  • Harry Fielding Reid died on June 18, 1944[5].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's father was Andrew Reid[10].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's mother was Frances Brooke Gwathmey Reid[11].
  • Among Harry Fielding Reid's spouses was Edith Gittings Reid[12].
  • Harry Fielding Reid held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Harry Fielding Reid worked as a seismologist[6].
  • Harry Fielding Reid worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Harry Fielding Reid worked as a geophysicist[8].
  • Among Harry Fielding Reid's employers was Johns Hopkins University[14].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[15].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's doctoral advisor was Henry Augustus Rowland[16].
  • Harry Fielding Reid was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Harry Fielding Reid was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Harry Fielding Reid is recorded as male[19].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's Commons category is recorded as Harry Fielding Reid[21].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's family name is recorded as Reid[22].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's given name is recorded as Harry[23].
  • Harry Fielding Reid's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Baltimore[2], Harry Fielding Reid… he was born on May 18, 1859[3]. His father was Andrew Reid[10]. His mother was Frances Brooke Gwathmey Reid[11].

Education

Harry Fielding Reid's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[15]. His doctoral advisor was Henry Augustus Rowland[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include seismologist[6], university teacher[7], and geophysicist[8]. Harry Fielding Reid was employed by Johns Hopkins University[14].

Personal Life

Among Harry Fielding Reid's spouses was Edith Gittings Reid[12].

Death and Burial

Harry Fielding Reid died on June 18, 1944[5]. He died in Baltimore[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Fielding Reid include Harry Fielding Reid Medal[25], an award[26], in United States[27].

Why It Matters

Harry Fielding Reid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include Harry Fielding Reid Medal[25], an award[26], in United States[27].

FAQs

Where was Harry Fielding Reid born?

Harry Fielding Reid's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Where did Harry Fielding Reid die?

Harry Fielding Reid died in Baltimore[4].

Who were Harry Fielding Reid's parents?

Harry Fielding Reid's father was Andrew Reid[10]. Harry Fielding Reid's mother was Frances Brooke Gwathmey Reid[11].

Who was Harry Fielding Reid married to?

Harry Fielding Reid's spouses include Edith Gittings Reid[12].

What did Harry Fielding Reid do for work?

Harry Fielding Reid worked as seismologist[6], university teacher[7], and geophysicist[8].

Where did Harry Fielding Reid go to school?

Harry Fielding Reid was educated at Johns Hopkins University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Edith Gittings Reid
    Family name Reid
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