Charles Anderson
American equestrian
About Charles Anderson
Lived 1914 – 1993 (aged 78). Charles Anderson was an American event rider.
Charles Howard Anderson (October 24, 1914 – March 27, 1993) was an American equestrian who won a gold medal for eventing at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Military career Anderson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1938 and went on to serve as a career officer in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1966 at the rank of full colonel. During World War II, he was a member of the Airborne Division.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Anderson?
American equestrian (1914–1993)
When was Charles Anderson born?
Charles Anderson was born on 24 October 1914 in Westminster.
When did Charles Anderson die?
Charles Anderson died on 27 March 1993 in Frankfurt.
What was Charles Anderson's occupation?
Charles Anderson was an event rider.
What nationality was Charles Anderson?
Charles Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Anderson (equestrian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Anderson. https://biography.guide/charles-anderson-event-rider/
MLA: "Charles Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-anderson-event-rider/.
Chicago: "Charles Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-anderson-event-rider/.
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