About John Wilson
Lived 1879 – 1940 (aged 60). John Wilson was a Dutch athlete and sport shooter.
John Waterloo Wilson (1 September 1879 – 15 March 1940) was a Dutch sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Bennebroek and died in Amsterdam.
In 1908, he finished fourth with the Dutch team in the team trap shooting event. He finished seventh in the individual trap competition.
The city of Brussels has a street named Rue John Waterloo Wilson after his grandfather John W. Wilson, who left 27 paintings to the City of Brussels.
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Who was John Wilson?
Dutch sport shooter (1879-1940)
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born on 1 September 1879 in Bennebroek.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died on 15 March 1940 in Amsterdam.
What was John Wilson's occupation?
John Wilson was an athlete and sport shooter.
What nationality was John Wilson?
John Wilson was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wilson (sport shooter)
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