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Herbert Martineau

1914 – 1994

British racewalker

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About Herbert Martineau

Lived 1914 – 1994 (aged 79). Herbert Martineau was a British racewalker.

Herbert Arthur Martineau (24 December 1914 – 3 May 1994) was a British racewalker. He competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Racewalker
Nationality
Also known as
Herbert Arthur Martineau, Bert Martineau

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Herbert Martineau's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Martineau?

British racewalker

When was Herbert Martineau born?

Herbert Martineau was born on 24 December 1914 in Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.

When did Herbert Martineau die?

Herbert Martineau died on 3 May 1994 in London Borough of Lambeth.

What was Herbert Martineau's occupation?

Herbert Martineau was a racewalker.

What nationality was Herbert Martineau?

Herbert Martineau was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Martineau

· Wikidata: Q44734959

· DBpedia: Herbert Martineau

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