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Merritt Giffin

1887 – 1911

American discus thrower

Athletics competitor

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About Merritt Giffin

Lived 1887 – 1911 (aged 23). Merritt Giffin was an American athletics competitor.

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Important facts

Born

20 August 1887, Lockport

Birth century

19th century

Died

11 July 1911, Joliet

Occupation

Athletics competitor

Nationality

United States

Education

Joliet Central High School

Also known as

Merritt Hayward Giffin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Merritt Giffin's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Merritt Giffin?

American discus thrower (1887–1911)

When was Merritt Giffin born?

Merritt Giffin was born on 20 August 1887 in Lockport.

When did Merritt Giffin die?

Merritt Giffin died on 11 July 1911 in Joliet.

What was Merritt Giffin's occupation?

Merritt Giffin was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Merritt Giffin?

Merritt Giffin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Merritt Giffin

· Wikidata: Q156827

· DBpedia: Merritt Giffin

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