About William Wood
Lived 1888 – 1971 (aged 82–83). William Wood was a British amateur wrestler.
William Wood (6 November 1886 – 29 April 1971) was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the freestyle wrestling lightweight class. He was the father of William Alan Wood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Wood?
British wrestler (1888–1971)
When was William Wood born?
William Wood was born in 1888 in Camberwell.
When did William Wood die?
William Wood died on 29 April 1971 in Dulwich.
What was William Wood's occupation?
William Wood was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was William Wood?
William Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Wood (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wood. https://biography.guide/william-wood-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "William Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-wood-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "William Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wood-amateur-wrestler/.
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