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Peter Donlon

1906 – 1979

American rower

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About Peter Donlon

Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 72). Peter Donlon was an American rower.

Peter Dwight Donlon (December 16, 1906 – December 14, 1979) was an American rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.

In 1928, he was the stroke of the American boat, which won the gold medal in the eights.

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Important facts

Born

16 December 1906, Port Hueneme

Birth century

20th century

Died

14 December 1979, Napa

Occupation

Rower

Nationality

United States

Education

University of California, Berkeley

Also known as

Peter Dwight Donlon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Donlon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Donlon?

American rower (1906–1979)

When was Peter Donlon born?

Peter Donlon was born on 16 December 1906 in Port Hueneme.

When did Peter Donlon die?

Peter Donlon died on 14 December 1979 in Napa.

What was Peter Donlon's occupation?

Peter Donlon was a rower.

What nationality was Peter Donlon?

Peter Donlon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Donlon

· Wikidata: Q3445836

· DBpedia: Peter Donlon

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