George Marshall
British middle distance runner
About George Marshall
Lived 1876 – 2000. George Marshall was a Greek and British association football player, athletics competitor and tennis player.
George Herbert Marshall (born 2 October 1876, date of death unknown) was a British track and field athlete who competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics.
Biography Marshall was born in Patras, Greece and was the son of British merchant and shipping agent. He spent some of his childhood in Edinburgh, where he boarded at school.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Marshall?
British middle distance runner
When was George Marshall born?
George Marshall was born on 2 October 1876 in Patras.
When did George Marshall die?
George Marshall died in 2000 in England.
What was George Marshall's occupation?
George Marshall was an association football player, athletics competitor and tennis player.
What nationality was George Marshall?
George Marshall was Greek and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Marshall (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Marshall. https://biography.guide/george-marshall-association-football-player-1876/
MLA: "George Marshall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-marshall-association-football-player-1876/.
Chicago: "George Marshall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-marshall-association-football-player-1876/.
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