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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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Men's field hockey | ||
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1908 London | Team |
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]