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John Taylor

track and field athlete, first African American to win an Olympic gold medal

John Taylor has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 11, 1882 in Washington, D.C., United States.

Born

November 11, 1882

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: December 2, 1908

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Washington, D.C., United States
Professions
Olympic champion, veterinarian, athletics competitor, athlete
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 11, 1882 (Integrated Authority File) or November 3, 1882 (Find a Grave) or November 3, 1883 (Find a Grave).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

November 3, 1882

Precision: day · Rank: normal

November 3, 1883

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about John Taylor

Height
181 cm

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was John Taylor born?

John Taylor was born in Washington, D.C., United States.

How tall is John Taylor?

John Taylor’s recorded height is 181 cm.

When did John Taylor die?

John Taylor died on December 2, 1908.