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James Renforth

British rower (1842–1871)

PersonDied aged 29humanQ6141979

Born: April 7, 1842
Died: August 23, 1871
Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne
Place of death: Saint John
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: rower

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James Renforth was an English Tyneside professional oarsman. He became the World Sculling Champion in 1868 and was one of three great Tyneside oarsmen, the other two being Harry Clasper and Robert Chambers.

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Given name: James
Sport: rowing
Family name: Renforth
Place of burial: Tyne and Wear
Sex or gender: male

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