About William Watson
Lived 1918 – 1998 (aged 80). William Watson was a British weightlifter.
William George Watson (1 July 1918 – 4 November 1998) was a British weightlifter. He competed in the men's middleweight event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Watson?
British weightlifter born 1918
When was William Watson born?
William Watson was born on 1 July 1918 in Lewisham.
When did William Watson die?
William Watson died on 4 November 1998 in Essex, England.
What was William Watson's occupation?
William Watson was a weightlifter.
What nationality was William Watson?
William Watson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Watson (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Watson. https://biography.guide/william-watson-weightlifter/
MLA: "William Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-watson-weightlifter/.
Chicago: "William Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-watson-weightlifter/.
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