About Harold Thomas
Lived 1909 – 1933 (aged 24). Harold Thomas was a New Zealand boxer.
Harold Frederick Thomas (11 January 1909 – 29 March 1933) was a New Zealand boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to Italy's Luciano Fabbroni. Thomas was born in Wellington. He died in Wellington aged 24, less than a year after his appearance at the Olympics. He jumped from a train a few hours after learning about the death of his fiancée.
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Who was Harold Thomas?
boxer
When was Harold Thomas born?
Harold Thomas was born on 11 January 1909 in Wellington.
When did Harold Thomas die?
Harold Thomas died on 29 March 1933 in Wellington.
What was Harold Thomas's occupation?
Harold Thomas was a boxer.
What nationality was Harold Thomas?
Harold Thomas was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: Harold Thomas (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Thomas. https://biography.guide/harold-thomas-boxer/
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