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Beryl Preston

1901 – 1979

British yachtswoman

Sailor

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About Beryl Preston

Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 77). Beryl Preston was a sailor.

Beryl Preston (2 November 1901 – 22 October 1979) was a British sailor. She competed in the 8 Metre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

2 November 1901, Ningbo

Birth century

20th century

Died

22 October 1979

Occupation

Sailor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Beryl Preston's

Feodor Levinson-Lessing

Frequently asked questions

Who was Beryl Preston?

British yachtswoman

When was Beryl Preston born?

Beryl Preston was born on 2 November 1901 in Ningbo.

When did Beryl Preston die?

Beryl Preston died on 22 October 1979.

What was Beryl Preston's occupation?

Beryl Preston was a sailor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beryl Preston

· Wikidata: Q96007428

· DBpedia: Beryl Preston

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