Edwin Biedermann

Edwin Anthony Biedermann (5 July 1877 - 31 October 1929) was a British sportsman who represented Great Britain in jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Early life

Biedermann was born on 5 July 1877 in Kensington, London,[1][2] the son of Alfred Biedermann and his wife Henrietta (Helene) Biedermann. He won a real tennis (jeu de paume) Blue at Oxford University, playing in the doubles in 1898, and in singles and doubles in 1899 and 1900.[1]

Career

In 1907, he was appointed the first Honorary Secretary of the Tennis, Rackets and Fives Association, and held that post for many years.[1] Biedermann was a member of the Council of the British Olympic Association in 1908 and 1912.[1] He represented Great Britain in jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Personal life

In 1910, he married Alice Theresa Rosenberg in London.[3] In 1912, he was living at Talbert House, Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London.[4]

In October 1917, he changed his surname by deed poll to Best, and died in London on 31 October 1929.[1]

References
  1. "Edwin Biedermann Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. "Edwin Antony BIEDERMANN - Olympic Jeu de paume - Great Britain". International Olympic Committee. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Register of Electors 1912". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
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