About Albert Sangwine
Lived 1901 – 1962 (aged 61). Albert Sangwine was a British amateur wrestler.
Albert Edwin Hawksley Sangwine (16 March 1901 – 3 November 1962) was an English freestyle sport wrestler who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Biography Sangwine was born in Tottenham, London, was the British champion after winning the 1926 heavyweight title at the British Wrestling Championships.
In 1924 he finished tenth in the freestyle heavyweight tournament. He won the silver medal after losing the gold medal match against Canadian Earl McCready.
He died in Chingford.
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Who was Albert Sangwine?
British wrestler (1901–1962)
When was Albert Sangwine born?
Albert Sangwine was born on 16 March 1901 in Tottenham.
When did Albert Sangwine die?
Albert Sangwine died on 3 November 1962 in Chingford.
What was Albert Sangwine's occupation?
Albert Sangwine was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Albert Sangwine?
Albert Sangwine was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Sangwine. https://biography.guide/albert-sangwine/
MLA: "Albert Sangwine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-sangwine/.
Chicago: "Albert Sangwine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-sangwine/.
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