About William Smith
Lived 1877 – 1953 (aged 75). William Smith was a Canadian sport shooter.
William Smith (11 May 1877 – 12 March 1953) was a Canadian sports shooter. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics winning a bronze medal in the team military rifle event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Smith?
Canadian sports shooter (1877–1953)
When was William Smith born?
William Smith was born on 11 May 1877 in Ottawa.
When did William Smith die?
William Smith died on 12 March 1953 in Ottawa.
What was William Smith's occupation?
William Smith was a sport shooter.
What nationality was William Smith?
William Smith was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Smith (sport shooter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smith. https://biography.guide/william-smith-sport-shooter/
MLA: "William Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-smith-sport-shooter/.
Chicago: "William Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-smith-sport-shooter/.
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