George Burns
New Zealand rower
About George Burns
Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 76). George Burns was a New Zealand coxswain.
George William Robert Burns (25 October 1919 – 20 November 1995) was a New Zealand coxswain who represented his country at the 1938 British Empire Games.
He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games. He was a member of the Petone Rowing Club, and his team members on the 1938 boat were Jim Clayton (stroke), Ken Boswell, John Rigby, and Albert Hope.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Burns?
New Zealand rower (1919-1995)
When was George Burns born?
George Burns was born on 25 October 1919.
When did George Burns die?
George Burns died on 20 November 1995.
What was George Burns's occupation?
George Burns was a coxswain.
What nationality was George Burns?
George Burns was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Burns (rowing)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Burns. https://biography.guide/george-burns-coxswain/
MLA: "George Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-burns-coxswain/.
Chicago: "George Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-burns-coxswain/.
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