John Cobb
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 72 years ago |
Date of birth | December 2,1899 |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Born | Esher |
United Kingdom | |
Date of died | September 29,1952 |
Died | Loch Ness |
United Kingdom | |
Resting place | Esher |
Spouse | Margaret Glass |
Elizabeth Mitchell-Smith | |
Job | Politician |
Awards | Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct |
Segrave Trophy | |
Rest place | Esher |
Education | Eton College |
Known for | Speed record holder |
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ID | 462779 |
John Cobb Life story
John Rhodes Cobb was an early to mid 20th century English racing motorist. He was three times holder of the World Land Speed Record, in 1938, 1939 and 1947, set at Bonneville Speedway in Utah, US. He was awarded the Segrave Trophy in 1947.