John Hewitt (pentathlete)
British modern pentathlete
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Captain John Alfred Hewitt (6 January 1925 – 6 January 2011) was a British modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Alfred Hewitt |
| Born | 6 January 1925 |
| Died | 6 January 2011 (aged 86) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Modern pentathlon |
Hewitt was the son of Alfred James Hewitt, who was then serving in the Royal Navy.[3] Becoming an officer in the Royal Marines, in 1956 Hewitt married Shirley Stamp, daughter of a London dental surgeon living in Devon. She operated the Exeter and District Riding School.[4] Their son is James Hewitt, former Major in the Life Guards and media personality, known for his relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales.[4] James' twin sister is Caroline; they also have a sister, Syra, elder by 18 months.[4][5][6] In 1974, Hewitt was organizing pony-trekking holidays in Devon.[7]
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