About Gilbert Laws
Lived 1870 – 1918 (aged 48). Gilbert Laws was a British sailor.
Gilbert Umfreville Laws (6 January 1870 – 3 December 1918) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was the helmsman of the British boat Dormy, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gilbert Laws?
sailor (1870–1918)
When was Gilbert Laws born?
Gilbert Laws was born on 6 January 1870 in Tyne and Wear.
When did Gilbert Laws die?
Gilbert Laws died on 3 December 1918 in Isle of Wight.
What was Gilbert Laws's occupation?
Gilbert Laws was a sailor.
What nationality was Gilbert Laws?
Gilbert Laws was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gilbert Laws (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert Laws. https://biography.guide/gilbert-laws/
MLA: "Gilbert Laws." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilbert-laws/.
Chicago: "Gilbert Laws." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilbert-laws/.
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