About John Harrison
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). John Harrison was an Australian rower.
John Harrison (23 October 1924 – 1 February 2012) was an Australian rower. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Harrison?
Australian rower
When was John Harrison born?
John Harrison was born on 23 October 1924 in Sydney.
When did John Harrison die?
John Harrison died on 1 February 2012.
What was John Harrison's occupation?
John Harrison was a rower.
What nationality was John Harrison?
John Harrison was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Harrison (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Harrison. https://biography.guide/john-harrison-rower/
MLA: "John Harrison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-harrison-rower/.
Chicago: "John Harrison." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-harrison-rower/.
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