About Arthur Burn
Lived 1879 – 1911 (aged 32). Arthur Burn was a Canadian long-distance runner.
Arthur James Burn (1 June 1879 – 28 December 1911) was a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He died in December 1911, at the age of 35.
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Who was Arthur Burn?
Canadian long-distance runner
When was Arthur Burn born?
Arthur Burn was born on 1 June 1879 in Calgary.
When did Arthur Burn die?
Arthur Burn died on 28 December 1911 in Victoria.
What was Arthur Burn's occupation?
Arthur Burn was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Arthur Burn?
Arthur Burn was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Burn. https://biography.guide/arthur-burn/
MLA: "Arthur Burn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-burn/.
Chicago: "Arthur Burn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-burn/.
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