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Harold Fern

1881 – 1974

British swimmer

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About Harold Fern

Lived 1881 – 1974 (aged 93). Harold Fern was a swimmer.

Harold Fern (20 April 1881 – 21 August 1974) was the British president of swimming's world governing body, FINA from 1936 – 1948. He was a member of the British Olympic Association.

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Important facts

Born

20 April 1881

Birth century

19th century

Died

21 August 1974

Occupation

Swimmer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harold Fern's

Thomas Corwin Mendenhall

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Fern?

British swimmer (1881–1994)

When was Harold Fern born?

Harold Fern was born on 20 April 1881.

When did Harold Fern die?

Harold Fern died on 21 August 1974.

What was Harold Fern's occupation?

Harold Fern was a swimmer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Fern

· Wikidata: Q5660657

· DBpedia: Harold Fern

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Fern. https://biography.guide/harold-fern/

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