2010

Robert E. Rhea

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

Countries: USA

Image source: www.dignitymemorial.com

Businessman. Born in Aurora, Illinois. Responsible for developing the McDonald's hamburger empire abroad.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Robert E. Rhea

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