About Harold Morphy
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 85). Harold Morphy was a British rower and competitive diver.
Harold Lewis Morphy (6 March 1902 – 1 August 1987) was a British rower who competed for Great Britain at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Biography Born in Patras, Greece, on 6 March 1902, Morphy was educated at Bedford School. He was placed fourth in the men's eight at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He served in the British Army during the Second World War and died in Patras, Greece in 1987.
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Who was Harold Morphy?
British rower
When was Harold Morphy born?
Harold Morphy was born on 6 March 1902 in Patras.
When did Harold Morphy die?
Harold Morphy died on 1 August 1987 in Corfu.
What was Harold Morphy's occupation?
Harold Morphy was a rower and competitive diver.
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Harold Morphy was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Morphy. https://biography.guide/harold-morphy/
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