About William Williamson
Lived 1915 – 1991 (aged 75). William Williamson was a Canadian canoeist.
William Shortt Williamson (October 14, 1915 – May 15, 1991) was a Canadian canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936 he finished 14th in the K-1 10000 m event.
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Who was William Williamson?
Canadian canoer
When was William Williamson born?
William Williamson was born on 14 October 1915.
When did William Williamson die?
William Williamson died on 15 May 1991.
What was William Williamson's occupation?
William Williamson was a canoeist.
What nationality was William Williamson?
William Williamson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Williamson
· DBpedia: William Williamson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Williamson. https://biography.guide/william-williamson-canoeist/
MLA: "William Williamson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-williamson-canoeist/.
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