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J. G. Parry-Thomas
Race car driver, Automotive Designer
1884 – 1927
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Who was J. G. Parry-Thomas?
John Godfrey Parry-Thomas was a Welsh engineer and motor-racing driver who at one time held the land speed record. He was the first driver to be killed in pursuit of the land speed record.
Parry-Thomas was born in Wrexham, Wales, the son of the curate of Rhosddu. The family moved to nearby Oswestry when he was five years old, and he was educated at Oswestry School. He went on to study engineering at The City and Guilds College in London.
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- Born
- Apr 6, 1884
Wrexham - Profession
- Education
- Oswestry School
- City and Guilds of London Institute
- Employment
- Leyland Motors
- Died
- Mar 3, 1927
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on July 23, 2013
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