About Francis Weldon
Lived 1913 – 1993 (aged 80). Francis Weldon was a British event rider, art collector, military officer and equestrian.
Francis William Weldon MVO MBE MC (2 August 1913 – 21 September 1993) was a British equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and received an individual bronze medal. He became European champion in 1953, 1954 and 1955.
Weldon was a lieutenant colonel in the British Army and was Officer Commanding, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
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Who was Francis Weldon?
British equestrian (1913-1993)
When was Francis Weldon born?
Francis Weldon was born on 2 August 1913 in Mumbai.
When did Francis Weldon die?
Francis Weldon died on 21 September 1993 in Chipping Sodbury.
What was Francis Weldon's occupation?
Francis Weldon was an event rider, art collector, military officer and equestrian.
What nationality was Francis Weldon?
Francis Weldon was British.
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