James Renforth

James Renforth (7 April 1842 – 23 August 1871) 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.

Personal facts

James Renforth
Birth dateApril 07, 1842
Birth nameJames Renforth
Birth place
England , Newcastle upon Tyne
Date of deathAugust 23, 1871
Place of death
New Brunswick , Saint John New Brunswick , Canada
Resting place
England , Gateshead , Gateshead Cemetery
TitleWorld champion sculler

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External resources

  1. http://www.nerowing.com/rowhist/renforth.html
  2. http://www.rowinghistory.net/renforth.htm