About John Wells
Lived 1859 – 1929 (aged 69–70). John Wells was an American rower.
John Wells (1859 – April 18, 1929) was an American rower who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904, he won the bronze medal in the double sculls with his partner Joseph Ravannack.
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Who was John Wells?
American rower
When was John Wells born?
John Wells was born in 1859 in Mississippi.
When did John Wells die?
John Wells died on 18 April 1929 in New Orleans.
What was John Wells's occupation?
John Wells was a rower.
What nationality was John Wells?
John Wells was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wells. https://biography.guide/john-wells-rower/
MLA: "John Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wells-rower/.
Chicago: "John Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wells-rower/.
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