William Wilson
British journalist, swimming instructor and coach, originator of the game of water polo
About William Wilson
Lived 1844 – 1912 (aged 67). William Wilson was a British journalist, coach and swimmer.
William Wilson (13 November 1844 – 1 June 1912) was a late 19th-century British journalist, swimming instructor and coach, contributor to the scientific techniques behind competitive swimming, and originator of the game of water polo.
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Who was William Wilson?
British journalist, swimming instructor and coach, originator of the game of water polo (1844–1912)
When was William Wilson born?
William Wilson was born on 13 November 1844 in London.
When did William Wilson die?
William Wilson died on 1 June 1912 in Glasgow.
What was William Wilson's occupation?
William Wilson was a journalist, coach and swimmer.
What nationality was William Wilson?
William Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Wilson (aquatics)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wilson. https://biography.guide/william-wilson-journalist/
MLA: "William Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-wilson-journalist/.
Chicago: "William Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wilson-journalist/.
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