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Matthew Webb (Swimmer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Matthew Webb
Captain Matthew Webb is the first recorded person to swim across the English Channel to compete in sports without using artificial aids. In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours. This made him a celebrity and he did many stunts in public. He died while trying to swim in Swirling Waterfall below Niagara Falls, a feat that was declared impossible.
BornJanuary 19, 1848, Dawley, England
DiedJuly 24, 1883, Niagara River, Niagara Falls
Resting placeOakwood Cemetery
Known forSwimming the Channel

About Matthew Webb

Swimmer Matthew Webb was born in England on January 19, 1848. He dies at the age of 35, on July 24, 1883.

On August 25, 1875, he became the first documented person to swim the English Channel without the assistance of artificial aid.

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Matthew Webb before becoming famous

Matthew Webb was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1848 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

He was a second mate on a ship when he got the Stanhope Medal for boldly jumping into the seas to save a drowning crew member.

Achievement of Matthew Webb

Swimming the English Channel brought him international renown, which he used to create"The Art of Swimming".

Matthew Webb's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Madeline Kate Chaddock on April 27, 1880, and they had two children, Helen and Matthew; they remained married until his death.

Matthew Webb Collabed with

He is the subject of Poet John Betjeman's poem"A Shropshire Lad".

Matthew Webb Income & Net worth

Matthew Webb's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a swimmer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Matthew Webb.

Matthew Webb Height and Weight

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Latest information about Matthew Webb updated on March 13 2023.