About William Woodward
Lived 1920 – 1987 (aged 66). William Woodward was a British rower.
William Winslow Woodward (14 October 1920 – 18 January 1987) was an Australian surgeon. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
He was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Woodward?
British rower
When was William Woodward born?
William Woodward was born on 14 October 1920 in Emmaville.
When did William Woodward die?
William Woodward died on 18 January 1987.
What was William Woodward's occupation?
William Woodward was a rower.
What nationality was William Woodward?
William Woodward was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Woodward (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Woodward. https://biography.guide/william-woodward-rower/
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Chicago: "William Woodward." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-woodward-rower/.
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