About William Maddison
Lived 1882 – 1924 (aged 41–42). William Maddison was a British sailor.
William John Maddison (1882 – 10 June 1924) was a British sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp and won a gold medal in the 7 metre class aboard the Ancora.
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Who was William Maddison?
sailor
When was William Maddison born?
William Maddison was born in 1882 in Canning Town.
When did William Maddison die?
William Maddison died on 10 June 1924.
What was William Maddison's occupation?
William Maddison was a sailor.
What nationality was William Maddison?
William Maddison was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Maddison. https://biography.guide/william-maddison/
MLA: "William Maddison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-maddison/.
Chicago: "William Maddison." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-maddison/.
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