About John Townend
Lived 1903 – 1926 (aged 22). John Townend was a British rower.
John Herman Townend (6 September 1903 – 2 August 1926) was a British rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was killed when he fell from the top of an omnibus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Townend?
British rower
When was John Townend born?
John Townend was born on 6 September 1903.
When did John Townend die?
John Townend died on 2 August 1926 in Chertsey.
What was John Townend's occupation?
John Townend was a rower.
What nationality was John Townend?
John Townend was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Townend (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Townend. https://biography.guide/john-townend-rower/
MLA: "John Townend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-townend-rower/.
Chicago: "John Townend." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-townend-rower/.
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