About John Somers Payne
Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). John Somers Payne was an Irish sailor.
John Somers Payne (pronunciation: dʒon somɘɹz peɪn; 25 January 1926 – 24 April 2013) was an Irish sport sailor, doyen of Cork Harbour Sailing and two-time Olympian.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Somers Payne?
Irish Olympic sailor
When was John Somers Payne born?
John Somers Payne was born on 25 January 1926 in County Cork.
When did John Somers Payne die?
John Somers Payne died on 24 April 2013 in Cork (city), Mercy University Hospital.
What was John Somers Payne's occupation?
John Somers Payne was a sailor.
What nationality was John Somers Payne?
John Somers Payne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Somers Payne
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Somers Payne. https://biography.guide/john-somers-payne/
MLA: "John Somers Payne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-somers-payne/.
Chicago: "John Somers Payne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-somers-payne/.
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