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William Styles

1874 – 1940

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About William Styles

Lived 1874 – 1940 (aged 65). William Styles was a British sport shooter.

William Kensett Styles (11 October 1874 – 8 April 1940) was an English sport shooter, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1912 Summer Olympics representing Great Britain.

In the 1908 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the disappearing target small-bore rifle and was 9th in the moving target small-bore rifle event. Four years later, he won a silver medal in the 25 metre team small-bore rifle event, was 13th in the 25 metre small-bore rifle event, and 27th in the 50 metre rifle from the prone position event.

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William Kensett Styles

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Styles?

sport shooter (1874-1940)

When was William Styles born?

William Styles was born on 11 October 1874 in London.

When did William Styles die?

William Styles died on 8 April 1940 in Seaford.

What was William Styles's occupation?

William Styles was a sport shooter.

What nationality was William Styles?

William Styles was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Styles

· Wikidata: Q4439172

· DBpedia: William Styles

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