About Charles Vigurs
Lived 1888 – 1917 (aged 28). Charles Vigurs was a British artistic gymnast.
Charles Alfred Vigurs (11 July 1888 – 22 February 1917) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Birmingham, West Midlands.
As a member of the British team in 1908, he finished eighth in the team competition. Four years later, he was part of the British team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team European system event.
Vigurs was killed in action at age 28 during the First World War, serving as a private with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment near Grenay. He was buried in the Maroc British Cemetery nearby.
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Who was Charles Vigurs?
gymnast (1888–1917)
When was Charles Vigurs born?
Charles Vigurs was born on 11 July 1888 in Birmingham.
When did Charles Vigurs die?
Charles Vigurs died on 22 February 1917.
What was Charles Vigurs's occupation?
Charles Vigurs was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Charles Vigurs?
Charles Vigurs was British.
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