About William Pearson
Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 87). William Pearson was a British swimmer.
William Pearson (10 December 1916 – 29 February 2004) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 400 metre freestyle at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Pearson?
English swimmer (1916–2004)
When was William Pearson born?
William Pearson was born on 10 December 1916.
When did William Pearson die?
William Pearson died on 29 February 2004 in Doncaster.
What was William Pearson's occupation?
William Pearson was a swimmer.
What nationality was William Pearson?
William Pearson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Pearson (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Pearson. https://biography.guide/william-pearson-swimmer/
MLA: "William Pearson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-pearson-swimmer/.
Chicago: "William Pearson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-pearson-swimmer/.
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