William Pimm
William Edwin Pimm (10 December 1864 – 18 July 1952) was an English sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.
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- Name
- William Pimm
- Born
- 10 December 1864
- Birthplace
- Bow, London, England
- Died
- 18 July 1952
- Place of death
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- sport shooter · painter
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William Edwin Pimm (10 December 1864 – 18 July 1952) was an English sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.
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Key facts
• Name — William Pimm • Born — 10 December 1864 • Birthplace — Bow, London, England • Died — 18 July 1952 • Place of death — Miami, Florida, United States • Sport — Sports shooting • Medal Templates — Men's shooting • Show Medals — yes
Career
Career
In the 1908 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the team small-bore rifle event, was sixth in the stationary target small-bore rifle event, sixth in the moving target small-bore rifle event, and 15th in the disappearing target small-bore rifle event. Four years later, he won a gold medal in the 50 metre team small-bore rifle event, won silver in the 25 metre team small-bore rifle event, was seventh in the 25 metre small-bore rifle event, and was 10th in the 50 metre rifle from the prone position event.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings William E. Pimm and William Edwin Pimm. His recorded language was English. Other recorded relations include William Styles.
Signed William E. Pimm (English/American, 1864-1952) portrait, late 19th or early 20th century, executed in oil on canvas, depicting a lady wearing a velvet dress with a lace collar and cuffs, signed lower left, 35"h x 27.25"w, overall dimensions with frame 44.25"h 36"w x 3"d.
William Pimm
WILLIAM EDWIN PIMM (BRITISH, 1863-1952) Cattle Grazing oil on canvas signed lower right: W E PIMM 39 x 49cm
William Pimm
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1864
William Pimm was born in 1864.
1952
William Pimm died at Miami.
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