About Francis Preston
Lived 1913 – 1975 (aged 61). Francis Preston was a sailor.
Francis Richard Walter Preston (6 June 1913 – 7 February 1975) was a British sailor. He competed in the 8 Metre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Early life Preston was the youngest of three sons of the industrialist and politician Sir Walter Preston. His eldest brother, Kenneth, was also an Olympic sailor. He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Oxford.
Preston was a textile engineer, working for the family company.
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Who was Francis Preston?
British sailor
When was Francis Preston born?
Francis Preston was born on 6 June 1913 in Marylebone.
When did Francis Preston die?
Francis Preston died on 7 February 1975 in Chichester.
What was Francis Preston's occupation?
Francis Preston was a sailor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Preston (sailor)
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