William Burns
Canadian lacrosse player
About William Burns
Lived 1875 – 1953 (aged 78). William Burns was a Canadian lacrosse player.
Competitor for Canada
William Laurie Burns (March 24, 1875 – October 6, 1953) was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he was member of the Shamrock Lacrosse Team which won the gold medal in the lacrosse tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Burns?
Canadian lacrosse player (1875–1953)
When was William Burns born?
William Burns was born on 24 March 1875 in Ontario.
When did William Burns die?
William Burns died on 6 October 1953 in Winnipeg.
What was William Burns's occupation?
William Burns was a lacrosse player.
What nationality was William Burns?
William Burns was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Burns (lacrosse)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Burns. https://biography.guide/william-burns-lacrosse-player/
MLA: "William Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-burns-lacrosse-player/.
Chicago: "William Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-burns-lacrosse-player/.
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