About William Davidson
Lived 1876 – 1939 (aged 62–63). William Davidson was a British sailor.
William Phythian Davidson (1876 – 15 April 1939) was a British sailing competitor at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Davidson?
British competitive sailor, born 1876 (1876–1939)
When was William Davidson born?
William Davidson was born in 1876 in Liverpool.
When did William Davidson die?
William Davidson died on 15 April 1939.
What was William Davidson's occupation?
William Davidson was a sailor.
What nationality was William Davidson?
William Davidson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Davidson (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Davidson. https://biography.guide/william-davidson-sailor/
MLA: "William Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-davidson-sailor/.
Chicago: "William Davidson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-davidson-sailor/.
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