George Alexander (lacrosse)
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George Percival Alexander (1886 – 14 November 1929) was a British lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the British team which won the silver medal.[1] He was found dead of a self-inflicted stab wound to the throat at his house in 1929.[2]
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Born | 1886 Eccles, Greater Manchester, England |
Died | 14 November 1929 (aged 42–43) Wilmslow, Cheshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Olympic Silver Medalist - Lacrosse |
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Quick Facts Olympic medal record, Representing United Kingdom ...
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1908 London | Team competition |
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He wasa long time misidentified as Gustav Bernhard Franck Alexander (b. 20. September 1881 in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Greater Manchester - d. 5. December 1967 in Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire).