Douglas Godfree
British fencer and modern pentathlete / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Douglas William Godfree MC (16 October 1881 – 5 August 1929) was a British Army officer who competed in fencing and modern pentathlon at the Olympic Games as well as playing a number of other sports. He was a "talented" sportsman who has been described as "nationally renowned" as a competitor at two Olympic Games.[1] He served in the military until his death and was decorated during World War I.
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Full name | Douglas William Godfree |
Born | (1881-10-16)16 October 1881 Bedford Park, London, England |
Died | 5 August 1929(1929-08-05) (aged 47) Chelsea, London, England |
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Sport | Fencing, modern pentathlon |
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