Gustav Alexander
British lacrosse player
About Gustav Alexander
Lived 1886 – 1929 (aged 42–43). Gustav Alexander was a British lacrosse player.
George Percival Alexander (1886 – 14 November 1929) was a British lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the British team, which won the silver medal. He was found dead of a self-inflicted stab wound to the throat at his house in 1929.
He was long time misidentified as Gustav Bernhard Franck Alexander (b. 20. September 1881 in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Greater Manchester - d. 5. December 1967 in Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gustav Alexander?
British lacrosse player
When was Gustav Alexander born?
Gustav Alexander was born in 1886 in Eccles.
When did Gustav Alexander die?
Gustav Alexander died on 14 November 1929 in Wilmslow.
What was Gustav Alexander's occupation?
Gustav Alexander was a lacrosse player.
What nationality was Gustav Alexander?
Gustav Alexander was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Alexander (lacrosse)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustav Alexander. https://biography.guide/gustav-alexander/
MLA: "Gustav Alexander." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gustav-alexander/.
Chicago: "Gustav Alexander." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gustav-alexander/.
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