About George Morphy
Lived 1884 – 1946 (aged 61). George Morphy was a British athletics competitor.
George Newcomen Morphy (20 April 1884 – 14 April 1946) was an Irish solicitor and athlete, notable for his success in running and cycling. He competed for Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography Morphy was born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Portora Royal School, Enniskillen before entering Trinity College, Dublin in 1902, graduating in 1907 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. As a student, he specialised in running the 440 yards, 880 yards and one mile races. In 1905, he set an Irish record in cycle racing, with a time of 1:56.8 in the 880 yards dash.
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Who was George Morphy?
British athlete
When was George Morphy born?
George Morphy was born on 20 April 1884.
When did George Morphy die?
George Morphy died on 14 April 1946.
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George Morphy was an athletics competitor.
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George Morphy was British.
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