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Hugh Jones

1930 – 1965

New Zealand weightlifter

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About Hugh Jones

Lived 1930 – 1965 (aged 34). Hugh Jones was a New Zealand weightlifter.

Richard Hugh Jones (10 August 1930 – 23 July 1965) was a New Zealand heavyweight weightlifter. He placed eighth at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

10 August 1930, Auckland

Birth century

20th century

Died

23 July 1965

Occupation

Weightlifter

Nationality

New Zealand

Also known as

Richard Hugh Jones

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hugh Jones's

Edwin Howard Armstrong

1890 – 1954

Electrical engineer

Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Jones?

New Zealand weightlifter

When was Hugh Jones born?

Hugh Jones was born on 10 August 1930 in Auckland.

When did Hugh Jones die?

Hugh Jones died on 23 July 1965.

What was Hugh Jones's occupation?

Hugh Jones was a weightlifter.

What nationality was Hugh Jones?

Hugh Jones was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Jones

· Wikidata: Q55614042

· DBpedia: Hugh Jones (weightlifter)

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