About Norway Jackes
Lived 1881 – 1964 (aged 83). Norway Jackes was a Canadian rower.
Norway Baldwin Jackes (June 8, 1881 – July 8, 1964) was a Canadian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was the strokeman of the Canadian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxless pair.
He went on to become a Canadian soldier in the First World War. He later lived in Port Hope, Ontario, where he died in 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norway Jackes?
Canadian rower (1881–1964)
When was Norway Jackes born?
Norway Jackes was born on 8 June 1881 in Toronto.
When did Norway Jackes die?
Norway Jackes died on 8 July 1964.
What was Norway Jackes's occupation?
Norway Jackes was a rower.
What nationality was Norway Jackes?
Norway Jackes was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norway Jackes. https://biography.guide/norway-jackes/
MLA: "Norway Jackes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norway-jackes/.
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