About Peter Wilson
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81). Peter Wilson was a British field hockey player, cricketer and school teacher.
Peter James Wilson (9 August 1942 – 22 March 2024) was a British field hockey player. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Biography Wilson was born in Weston-super-Mare and educated at Dragon School While studying at St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford, Wilson played two first-class cricket matches for Oxford University in 1964, against Hampshire and Derbyshire at Oxford. He scored 56 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 30.
He was selected for Wales in 1963 and continued to represent Wales thereafter. Wilson represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City in the men's tournament. He died in March 2024, and a memorial service in his honour was held at the school on 22 September 2024.
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Who was Peter Wilson?
British field hockey player
When was Peter Wilson born?
Peter Wilson was born on 9 August 1942 in Weston-super-Mare.
When did Peter Wilson die?
Peter Wilson died on 22 March 2024.
What was Peter Wilson's occupation?
Peter Wilson was a field hockey player, cricketer and school teacher.
What nationality was Peter Wilson?
Peter Wilson was British.
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· DBpedia: Peter Wilson (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Wilson. https://biography.guide/peter-wilson-field-hockey-player/
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