About John Campbell
Lived 1899 – 1939 (aged 39). John Campbell was a British rower.
John Alan Campbell (13 April 1899 – 20 February 1939) was a British rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Campbell was educated at Melbourne Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He rowed for Cambridge in the Boat Race in 1920. In 1920 he was a crew member of the British boat, which won the silver medal in the eights at the Summer Olympics. In 1921 he rowed in the Boat Race again and won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta partnering Humphrey Playford.
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Who was John Campbell?
British rower (1899–1939)
When was John Campbell born?
John Campbell was born on 13 April 1899 in Armadale.
When did John Campbell die?
John Campbell died on 20 February 1939 in Drysdale.
What was John Campbell's occupation?
John Campbell was a rower.
What nationality was John Campbell?
John Campbell was British.
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