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Felix Warre

1879 – 1953

British rower

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About Felix Warre

Lived 1879 – 1953 (aged 73–74). Felix Warre was a British rower.

Felix Walter Warre, OBE, MC (1879–1953) was an English rower who won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.

Warre was born at Eton the son of Edmond Warre. His father was headmaster of Eton College and a successful rower. Warre was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford. He rowed for Oxford in the Boat Race in 1898 and 1899. In 1901 he won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta with J H Hale.

In 1914 Warre joined the Royal Garrison Artillery and served in the First World War becoming a major. He was awarded the OBE in 1919. He was later a banker and then an auctioneer at Sotheby's going on to be chairman.

Warre died at the age of 74.

Warre married Marjory Monteith Hamilton (daughter of Vereker Monteith Hamilton), and had two sons and three daughters, Richard Patrick Warre who was killed at Calais in 1940, Michael Hugh Warre who was a famous stage actor and set designer, Ursula Dorothy who married Peter Beaumont Earle, Barbera Marjorie who married Roy Henry Montague-Johnstone and Griselda who married William Terence Patrick Maffett.

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Important facts

Born
1879, Eton
Birth century
Died
1953
Occupation
Education
Balliol College, Eton College
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Felix Walter Warre, Major Felix Walter Warre

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Felix Warre?

British rower

When was Felix Warre born?

Felix Warre was born in 1879 in Eton.

When did Felix Warre die?

Felix Warre died in 1953.

What was Felix Warre's occupation?

Felix Warre was a rower.

What nationality was Felix Warre?

Felix Warre was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felix Warre

· Wikidata: Q5442354

· DBpedia: Felix Warre

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