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Rush Harrison Kress

American businessman (1877-1963), variety chain president of S. H. Kress & Co. from 1941 to 1945 and president of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation since 1955
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Rush Harrison Kress

Summary

Rush Harrison Kress is a human[1]. He was born in Slatington[2]. He was born on June 26, 1877[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 22, 1963[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8].

Key Facts

  • Rush Harrison Kress was born in Slatington[2].
  • Rush Harrison Kress passed away in New York City[4].
  • Rush Harrison Kress was born on June 26, 1877[3].
  • Rush Harrison Kress died on March 22, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].
  • Among Rush Harrison Kress's spouses was Virginia Holmes Watkins[10].
  • Rush Harrison Kress held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's professions included art collector[8].
  • Rush Harrison Kress is recorded as male[12].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's family name is recorded as Kress[14].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's given name is recorded as Rush[15].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's given name is recorded as Harrison[16].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Rush Harrison Kress's sibling is recorded as Samuel Henry Kress[18].

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Origins and Family

Rush Harrison Kress's place of birth was Slatington[2]. He was born on June 26, 1877[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8].

Personal Life

Among Rush Harrison Kress's spouses was Virginia Holmes Watkins[10].

Death and Burial

Rush Harrison Kress died on March 22, 1963[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Rush Harrison Kress born?

Born in Slatington[2], Rush Harrison Kress…

Where did Rush Harrison Kress die?

Rush Harrison Kress passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Rush Harrison Kress married to?

Rush Harrison Kress's spouses include Virginia Holmes Watkins[10].

What did Rush Harrison Kress do for work?

Rush Harrison Kress worked as businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Spouse → Virginia Holmes Watkins
    National library of korea id → KAC202314243
    Sibling → Samuel Henry Kress
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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