About Cornelius Burdette
Lived 1878 – 1955 (aged 76). Cornelius Burdette was an American sport shooter.
Cornelius Lonzo Burdette (November 6, 1878 – April 30, 1955) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Sandstone, West Virginia and died in Charleston, West Virginia. In 1912, he won the gold medal as a member of the American team in the team military rifle competition. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:
600 metre free rifle - eighth place 300 metre free rifle, three positions - 21st place 300 metre military rifle, three positions - 52nd place
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Who was Cornelius Burdette?
sport shooter
When was Cornelius Burdette born?
Cornelius Burdette was born on 6 November 1878 in Sandstone.
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Cornelius Burdette died on 30 April 1955 in Charleston.
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Cornelius Burdette was a sport shooter.
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Cornelius Burdette was American.
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