George F. Jowett
English-born Canadian strongman (1891 - 1969)and weightlifter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about George F. Jowett?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the cricketer, see George Jowett.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
George Fuisdale Jowett | |
---|---|
Born | December 23, 1891 England |
Died | July 11, 1969 Ontario, Canada |
Occupation(s) | Strongman, weightlifter, magazine editor, author |
Spouse | Bessie Jowett |
Children | 1 daughter |
Close
George Fuisdale Jowett (December 23, 1891 – July 11, 1969) was an English-born Canadian strongman, weightlifter, magazine editor and author. He was a co-founder of the American Continental Weightlifting Association, the editor of Strength magazine, and the president of the Jowett Institute. He became known as "The Father of American Weightlifting."