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James Douglas Howden Hume

1928 – 2009

(1928-2009) CBE, LLD, of James Howden and Co 1928 May 4th. Born Melbourne, Australia, the son of Jimmy Hume, who had been i...

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About James Douglas Howden Hume

Lived 1928 – 2009 (aged 80). James Douglas Howden Hume was a sailor.

REDIRECT Sailing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – 6 Metre

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Important facts

Born

4 May 1928, Melbourne

Birth century

20th century

Died

26 April 2009

Occupation

Sailor

Also known as

Douglas Hume

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Douglas Howden Hume's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Douglas Howden Hume?

(1928-2009) CBE, LLD, of James Howden and Co 1928 May 4th. Born Melbourne, Australia, the son of Jimmy Hume, who had been i...

When was James Douglas Howden Hume born?

James Douglas Howden Hume was born on 4 May 1928 in Melbourne.

When did James Douglas Howden Hume die?

James Douglas Howden Hume died on 26 April 2009.

What was James Douglas Howden Hume's occupation?

James Douglas Howden Hume was a sailor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Douglas Howden Hume

· Wikidata: Q63159192

· DBpedia: Douglas Hume

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Douglas Howden Hume. https://biography.guide/james-douglas-howden-hume/

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