About Jack Scholes
Lived 1917 – 1989 (aged 71). Jack Scholes was a New Zealand skipper.
John Edgar Scholes (2 September 1917 – 15 July 1989) was an Australian-born New Zealand sailor.
Scholes was born in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia in 1917. He represented New Zealand at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Kiel. Scholes took 21st place in the Soling with Steve Marten as helmsman and Con Linton as fellow crew member. Scholes died at Auckland, New Zealand, on 15 July 1989.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Scholes?
Olympic sailor
When was Jack Scholes born?
Jack Scholes was born on 2 September 1917 in Kyogle.
When did Jack Scholes die?
Jack Scholes died on 15 July 1989 in Auckland.
What was Jack Scholes's occupation?
Jack Scholes was a skipper.
What nationality was Jack Scholes?
Jack Scholes was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Scholes. https://biography.guide/jack-scholes/
MLA: "Jack Scholes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-scholes/.
Chicago: "Jack Scholes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-scholes/.
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