About William Gillies
Lived 1914 – 1986 (aged 72). William Gillies was an athlete and sport shooter.
William Gillies (15 September 1914 – 17 December 1986) was a Scottish sports shooter. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics representing Hong Kong.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gillies?
Hong Kong shooter
When was William Gillies born?
William Gillies was born on 15 September 1914 in Scotland.
When did William Gillies die?
William Gillies died on 17 December 1986.
What was William Gillies's occupation?
William Gillies was an athlete and sport shooter.
What nationality was William Gillies?
William Gillies's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gillies (sport shooter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Gillies. https://biography.guide/william-gillies-athlete/
MLA: "William Gillies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-gillies-athlete/.
Chicago: "William Gillies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-gillies-athlete/.
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