About John Robertson
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 90). John Robertson was a Canadian sailor, historian and lawyer.
John Norman Frank Robertson (May 8, 1929 – February 19, 2020) was a Canadian sailor. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in the Swallow class and at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the Dragon class and finished seventh-tenth.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Robertson?
Canadian sailor
When was John Robertson born?
John Robertson was born on 8 May 1929.
When did John Robertson die?
John Robertson died on 19 February 2020 in Burlington, Ontario.
What was John Robertson's occupation?
John Robertson was a sailor, historian and lawyer.
What nationality was John Robertson?
John Robertson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Robertson (Olympic sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Robertson. https://biography.guide/john-robertson-sailor/
MLA: "John Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-robertson-sailor/.
Chicago: "John Robertson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-robertson-sailor/.
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