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Frederick Freake

1876 – 1950

British polo player

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About Frederick Freake

Lived 1876 – 1950 (aged 74). Frederick Freake was a British polo player.

Sir Frederick Charles Maitland Freake, 3rd Baronet (7 March 1876 – 22 December 1950) was a British polo player in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Biography He was born on 7 March 1876 and was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge. In 1900 he was part of the BLO Polo Club Rugby polo team which won the silver medal.

Eight years later as a member of the Hurlingham Club he won the silver medal again.

In 1920 he succeeded to the Baronetcy of Cromwell House and Fulwell Park. He served as president of Fulwell Golf Club from 1931 to 1938.

He lived at the Old Manor House, Halford, Warwickshire and served as High Sheriff of Warwickshire in 1939. He died on 22 December 1950.

Family Freake married, at St. Peter's, Cranley Gardens, on 7 July 1902, Alison Ussher, daughter of Christopher Ussher, of Eastwell, County Galway.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Polo player
Nationality
Education
Magdalene College
Positions held
High Sheriff of Warwickshire
Also known as
Sir Frederick Charles Maitland Freake, 3rd Bt., Freddie Freake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Freake?

British polo player (1876-1950)

When was Frederick Freake born?

Frederick Freake was born on 7 March 1876 in Hampshire.

When did Frederick Freake die?

Frederick Freake died on 22 December 1950 in Moreton-in-Marsh.

What was Frederick Freake's occupation?

Frederick Freake was a polo player.

What nationality was Frederick Freake?

Frederick Freake was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Freake

· Wikidata: Q37802

· DBpedia: Frederick Freake

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