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Frederick Milton

1906 – 1991

British swimmer and water polo player

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Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 84–85). Frederick Milton was a British swimmer and water polo player.

Frederick George Matt Milton (21 October 1906 – August 1991) was an English water polo player and competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the Olympics and England at the British Empire Games during the 1930s.

Biography Milton was born in Marylebone, London.

Milton competed for the 1930 English team and won a silver medal in the 4×200 yards freestyle relay event at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In the 400-yard freestyle he finished fifth. At the Games he met Canadian swimmer Irene Pirie.

In 1935 Milton married Irene Pirie, both she and her brother Bob Pirie competed at the 1936 Olympics. Milton was a five times British champion.

Milton was part of the British water polo team that finished eighth at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He played four matches.

Milton married Irene Pirie; their son Hamilton Milton is a retired British Olympic swimmer.

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Birth century
Died
1991, Cirencester
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Also known as
Frederick George Matt Milton, Freddie Milton, Frederick George Matthew Milton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Milton?

British swimmer and water polo player

When was Frederick Milton born?

Frederick Milton was born on 2 October 1906 in London.

When did Frederick Milton die?

Frederick Milton died in 1991 in Cirencester.

What was Frederick Milton's occupation?

Frederick Milton was a swimmer and water polo player.

What nationality was Frederick Milton?

Frederick Milton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Milton

· Wikidata: Q2306326

· DBpedia: Frederick Milton

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