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Leonard Hanson

1887 – 1949

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Lived 1887 – 1949 (aged 61). Leonard Hanson was a British artistic gymnast.

Leonard Hanson (1 November 1887 – 27 October 1949) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bradford.

In 1908, he participated in the individual all-around competition, but his place is unknown. He was part of the British team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team European system event in 1912. He finished twelfth in the individual all-around competition.

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Who was Leonard Hanson?

gymnast (1887-1949)

When was Leonard Hanson born?

Leonard Hanson was born on 1 November 1887.

When did Leonard Hanson die?

Leonard Hanson died on 27 October 1949.

What was Leonard Hanson's occupation?

Leonard Hanson was an artistic gymnast.

What nationality was Leonard Hanson?

Leonard Hanson was British.

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· Wikipedia: Leonard Hanson

· Wikidata: Q1811571

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