About James Taylor
Lived 1871 – 1944 (aged 72). James Taylor was an Australian accountant.
James 'Pa' Taylor CBE (1 December 1871 – 27 June 1944) was an Australian sports administrator and International Olympic Committee member.
Personal Taylor was born on 1 December 1871 in Kempsey, New South Wales. He died in Sydney, New South Wales on 27 June 1944.
Career as a sports administrator Taylor played several sports in his younger days including cricket, rowing, swimming and water polo.
Honours 1927 – Chevalier of the Legion of Honour of France 1933 – The Order of the British Empire – Commander (Civil) 1993 – Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductee
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Who was James Taylor?
Australian sports administrator
When was James Taylor born?
James Taylor was born on 1 December 1871.
When did James Taylor die?
James Taylor died on 27 June 1944.
What was James Taylor's occupation?
James Taylor was an accountant.
What nationality was James Taylor?
James Taylor was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Taylor (sports administrator)
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MLA: "James Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-taylor-accountant/.
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