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George Brown

1912 – 1979

British motorcycle racer

Motorcycle racer

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About George Brown

Lived 1912 – 1979 (aged 67). George Brown was a motorcycle racer.

George Brown (22 February 1912 – 27 February 1979) was a motorcycle racer, known as " the father of British sprinting".

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Important facts

Born

22 February 1912, Nottingham

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 February 1979, Stevenage

Occupation

Motorcycle racer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Brown's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Brown?

British motorcycle racer (1912-1979)

When was George Brown born?

George Brown was born on 22 February 1912 in Nottingham.

When did George Brown die?

George Brown died on 27 February 1979 in Stevenage.

What was George Brown's occupation?

George Brown was a motorcycle racer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Brown

· Wikidata: Q60752912

· DBpedia: George Brown (motorcyclist)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Brown. https://biography.guide/george-brown-motorcycle-racer/

MLA: "George Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-brown-motorcycle-racer/.

Chicago: "George Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-brown-motorcycle-racer/.

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