Jacob Rees
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacob W.•Rees |
| Used name | Jacob•Rees |
| Born | 15 October 1844 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (GBR) |
| Died | 16 October 1933 in Barry, Wales (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Jacob Rees was a British architect from South Wales. He was an apprentice at Hill’s Engineering Works until 1863. For the next couple of years, he worked as a draughtsman for various firms. From 1872-97 he was an engineer for the Ocean Coal Company with its headquarter in Treorchy, and then he set up his own studio in Pentre, both in Rhondda Valley. For 52 years, he was the responsible architect for the Rhondda Education Committee.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | GBR |
Jacob Rees | |||
| Architecture, Open (Olympic) |