Robert Lyne Explained

Robert Francis Lyne (2 April 1885  - 13 April 1957) was a Welsh field hockey player, born in Newport, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he won the bronze medal as member of the team Wales.[1]

Lyne was educated at Cranbrook School.[2] He became a solicitor, and was in partnership with his uncle Horace.[3] He then became a barrister, and in 1935 was appointed Recorder of Hereford.[4] [5] He was a Citizen councillor in Bristol and Lord Mayor in 1951-52.[6] [7] [8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Lyne . Olympedia . 29 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Olympedia: Robert Lyne. 22 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Olympedia: Robert Lyne. 22 March 2024.
  4. "Bristol barrister to be Recorder of Hereford", The Western Daily Press and Bristol Mirror, 29 May 1935, p 1.
  5. Web site: Olympedia: Robert Lyne. 22 March 2024.
  6. "Bristol Municipal Elections", Western Daily Press and Bristol Mirror, 3 November 1936, p 7.
  7. "Newport Man's Seat at Bristol", Western Mail, 3 November 1927, p 6.
  8. Web site: Olympedia: Robert Lyne. 22 March 2024.

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