Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Samuel Peto Biography and Timeline

Follow Samuel Peto through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Samuel Peto, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1855–1855Years on this page

1855

Siege of Sevastopol

Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

A new railway, the "Grand Crimean Central Railway" built by the contractors Thomas Brassey and Samuel Peto, was used to bring supplies from Balaclava to the siege lines, delivering more than five hundred guns and plentiful ammunition.

Role range: 1853-1856

Grand Crimean Central Railway

Contractor · Balaclava · Warfare / Crimean War

Helps construct the railway from Balaclava to siege positions.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1856

Records, sources and methodology

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