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Richard Bagnall-Oakeley

Richard Henry Bagnall-Oakeley aka Oakeley (12 November 1865 – 5 July 1947) was a Welsh archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born in Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Life

Bagnall-Oakeley was baptised on 23 November 1865 as the youngest child of the Reverend William and Mary Ellen Bagnall-Oakeley.

Bagnall-Oakeley entered the double York round event in 1908, taking 21st place with 374 points. He also participated in the Continental style event, but his result is unknown. He was a member of the Royal Toxophilite Society. He died on 5 July 1947 at a nursing home in Gloucestershire.

Family

Bagnall-Oakeley was married, and had three children

  • Leoline Richard Bagnall-Oakeley (1897–1972)
  • Rachel Bagnall-Oakeley (1900–1978)
  • John Rowland Bagnall-Oakeley (1904–1977)

Sources

  • Buchanan, Ian British Olympians. Guinness Publishing (1991)

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