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| ⚫ | '''Edwin Anthony Biedermann''' (5 July 1877 - 31 October 1929) was a British sportsman who represented Great Britain in [[jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/17928 |title=Edwin Biedermann |work=Olympedia |access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Biedermann was born on 5 July 1877 in Kensington, London,<ref name="sports-reference.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bi/edwin-biedermann-1.html|title=Edwin Biedermann Bio, Stats, and Results|author=|date=|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="olympic.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/edwin-antony-biedermann|title=Edwin Antony BIEDERMANN - Olympic Jeu de paume - Great Britain|author=|date=15 June 2016|website=International Olympic Committee|accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> the son of Alfred Biedermann and his wife Henrietta (Helene) Biedermann. He won a [[real tennis]] (jeu de paume) Blue at Oxford University, playing in the doubles in 1898, and in singles and doubles in 1899 and 1900.<ref name="sports-reference.com"/> |
Biedermann was born on 5 July 1877 in Kensington, London,<ref name="sports-reference.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bi/edwin-biedermann-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418042031/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bi/edwin-biedermann-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2020|title=Edwin Biedermann Bio, Stats, and Results|author=|date=|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="olympic.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/edwin-antony-biedermann|title=Edwin Antony BIEDERMANN - Olympic Jeu de paume - Great Britain|author=|date=15 June 2016|website=International Olympic Committee|accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> the son of Alfred Biedermann and his wife Henrietta (Helene) Biedermann. He won a [[real tennis]] (jeu de paume) Blue at Oxford University, playing in the doubles in 1898, and in singles and doubles in 1899 and 1900.<ref name="sports-reference.com"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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==Personal life== |
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In 1910, he married Alice Theresa Rosenberg in London.<ref>{{cite web |title=England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005 |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DXS-4PF |website=familysearch.org |accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> In 1912, he was living at Talbert House, Eaton Terrace, [[Belgravia]], London.<ref>{{cite web |title=Register of Electors 1912 |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9F2-19SH-S?i=189&cc=2228170 |website=familysearch.org |accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> |
In 1910, he married Alice Theresa Rosenberg in London.<ref>{{cite web |title=England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005 |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DXS-4PF |website=familysearch.org |accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> In 1912, he was living at Talbert House, [[Eaton Terrace]], [[Belgravia]], London.<ref>{{cite web |title=Register of Electors 1912 |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9F2-19SH-S?i=189&cc=2228170 |website=familysearch.org |accessdate=2 April 2019}}</ref> |
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In October 1917, he changed his surname by deed poll to Best, and died in London on 31 October 1929.<ref name="sports-reference.com"/> |
In October 1917, he changed his surname by deed poll to Best, and died in London on 31 October 1929.<ref name="sports-reference.com"/> |
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 18 January 2024
Edwin Anthony Biedermann (5 July 1877 - 31 October 1929) was a British sportsman who represented Great Britain in jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]
Early life[edit]
Biedermann was born on 5 July 1877 in Kensington, London,[2][3] the son of Alfred Biedermann and his wife Henrietta (Helene) Biedermann. He won a real tennis (jeu de paume) Blue at Oxford University, playing in the doubles in 1898, and in singles and doubles in 1899 and 1900.[2]
Career[edit]
In 1907, he was appointed the first Honorary Secretary of the Tennis, Rackets and Fives Association, and held that post for many years.[2] Biedermann was a member of the Council of the British Olympic Association in 1908 and 1912.[2] He represented Great Britain in jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
Personal life[edit]
In 1910, he married Alice Theresa Rosenberg in London.[4] In 1912, he was living at Talbert House, Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London.[5]
In October 1917, he changed his surname by deed poll to Best, and died in London on 31 October 1929.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Edwin Biedermann". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Edwin Biedermann Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Edwin Antony BIEDERMANN - Olympic Jeu de paume - Great Britain". International Olympic Committee. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ "Register of Electors 1912". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
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