About Galen Spencer
Lived 1840 – 1904 (aged 64). Galen Spencer was an American archer.
Galen Carter Spencer (September 19, 1840 in New York, New York – October 19, 1904 in Greenwich, Connecticut) was an American archer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was also a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He won the gold medal in the team competition. In the Double American round he finished thirteenth. He died exactly one month after winning the medal.
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Who was Galen Spencer?
American archer (1840–1904)
When was Galen Spencer born?
Galen Spencer was born on 19 September 1840 in New York City.
When did Galen Spencer die?
Galen Spencer died on 19 October 1904 in Greenwich.
What was Galen Spencer's occupation?
Galen Spencer was an archer.
What nationality was Galen Spencer?
Galen Spencer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Galen Spencer. https://biography.guide/galen-spencer/
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