About Charles Lewis
Lived 1800 – 1863. Charles Lewis was a British rower.
Charles Lewis (died 1863) was an English rower who was twice winner of the Wingfield Sculls, the amateur sculling championship of the River Thames.
Lewis was an early member of Leander Club and competed unsuccessfully for the Wingfield sculls in the first race in 1830. He beat the champion James Bayford in the 1831 race. He was defeated by A. A. Julius in 1832, but won the championship back from him in 1833.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Lewis?
English rower
When was Charles Lewis born?
Charles Lewis was born in 1800.
When did Charles Lewis die?
Charles Lewis died on 17 February 1863 in Wandsworth.
What was Charles Lewis's occupation?
Charles Lewis was a rower.
What nationality was Charles Lewis?
Charles Lewis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Lewis (sculler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Lewis. https://biography.guide/charles-lewis-rower/
MLA: "Charles Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-lewis-rower/.
Chicago: "Charles Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-lewis-rower/.
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