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Gordon Burn-Wood

1914 – 1981

South African sailor

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About Gordon Burn-Wood

Lived 1914 – 1981 (aged 67). Gordon Burn-Wood was a sailor.

Gordon Burn-Wood (2 July 1914 – 8 October 1981) was a South African sailor. He competed in the Finn event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

2 July 1914, Vryheid

Birth century

20th century

Died

8 October 1981

Occupation

Sailor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gordon Burn-Wood's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gordon Burn-Wood?

South African sailor

When was Gordon Burn-Wood born?

Gordon Burn-Wood was born on 2 July 1914 in Vryheid.

When did Gordon Burn-Wood die?

Gordon Burn-Wood died on 8 October 1981.

What was Gordon Burn-Wood's occupation?

Gordon Burn-Wood was a sailor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gordon Burn-Wood

· Wikidata: Q96052894

· DBpedia: Gordon Burn-Wood

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