About Richard Dixon
Lived 1865 – 1949 (aged 83). Richard Dixon was a British sailor.
Richard Travers Dixon (20 November 1865 – 14 November 1949) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the British boat Heroine, which won the gold medal in the seven metre class.
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Who was Richard Dixon?
sailor (1865–1949)
When was Richard Dixon born?
Richard Dixon was born on 20 November 1865 in Sydney.
When did Richard Dixon die?
Richard Dixon died on 14 November 1949.
What was Richard Dixon's occupation?
Richard Dixon was a sailor.
What nationality was Richard Dixon?
Richard Dixon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Dixon (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Dixon. https://biography.guide/richard-dixon/
MLA: "Richard Dixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-dixon/.
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