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Eric Hussey

1885 – 1958

British athlete

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About Eric Hussey

Lived 1885 – 1958 (aged 73). Eric Hussey was a British athletics competitor, known for Uganda Protectorate.

Eric Robert James Hussey (24 April 1885 – 19 May 1958) was a British colonial administrator and track and field athlete.

Hussey competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 110 metres hurdles, after finishing second in his heat.

Hussey led the development of colonial educational plans in Sudan and Nigeria, the upgrade of Makerere to become a higher training institution, and the establishment of Yaba College.

Life Hussey was born in 1885 in Blandford Forum, the son of James Hussey and his wife Martha Ellen Hewitt. His father was a theology graduate of Wadham College and a clergyman in Durweston. Hussey attended Repton School between 1899 and 1904, earning recognition for his athletic achievements, including setting a school record in the 120 yards hurdles. He then gained a scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford, where he became one of the nation's top hurdlers and represented Great Britain in the 1908 Olympics. However, financial constraints affected a full implementation of his educational plans. .

Family His son Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley was a journalist who became Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Uganda Protectorate
Education
Hertford College
Employers
Colonial Service
Also known as
Eric Robert James Hussey

Family & relationships

Child
Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley

People in Eric Hussey's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eric Hussey?

British athlete

When was Eric Hussey born?

Eric Hussey was born on 24 April 1885 in Blandford Forum.

When did Eric Hussey die?

Eric Hussey died on 19 May 1958.

What was Eric Hussey's occupation?

Eric Hussey was an athletics competitor.

What was Eric Hussey known for?

Eric Hussey was known for Uganda Protectorate.

What nationality was Eric Hussey?

Eric Hussey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Hussey

· Wikidata: Q5386766

· DBpedia: Eric Hussey

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