About Rupert Ellis-Brown
Lived 1880 – 1969 (aged 88). Rupert Ellis-Brown was a South African sailor.
Rupert Ellis-Brown (26 October 1880 – 28 June 1969) was a sailor from South Africa, who represented his country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Meulan, France. He served as mayor of Durban during the 1940s.
Life and career Brown was born to father Joseph Ellis-Brown, he also had a brother, Cecil Ellis-Brown. He retired from politics at the age of 70, serving as a councillor from 1935 to 1950, the mayor of Durban from 1939 to 1945 and again from 1946 to 1947.
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Who was Rupert Ellis-Brown?
Olympic sailor
When was Rupert Ellis-Brown born?
Rupert Ellis-Brown was born on 26 October 1880 in Durban.
When did Rupert Ellis-Brown die?
Rupert Ellis-Brown died on 28 June 1969.
What was Rupert Ellis-Brown's occupation?
Rupert Ellis-Brown was a sailor.
What nationality was Rupert Ellis-Brown?
Rupert Ellis-Brown was South African.
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