About John Hewitt
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 86). John Hewitt was a British modern pentathlete and pentathlete.
Captain John Alfred Hewitt (6 January 1925 – 6 January 2011) was a British modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Hewitt was the son of Alfred James Hewitt, who was then serving in the Royal Navy. Becoming an officer in the Royal Marines, in 1956 Hewitt married Shirley Stamp, daughter of a London dental surgeon living in Devon. She operated the Exeter and District Riding School. Their son is James Hewitt, former Major in the Life Guards and media personality, known for his relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales. In 1974, Hewitt was organizing pony-trekking holidays in Devon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hewitt?
British modern pentathlete (1925-2011)
When was John Hewitt born?
John Hewitt was born on 6 January 1925.
When did John Hewitt die?
John Hewitt died on 6 January 2011.
What was John Hewitt's occupation?
John Hewitt was a modern pentathlete and pentathlete.
What nationality was John Hewitt?
John Hewitt was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hewitt (pentathlete)
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