Duncan Gillis

Canadian hammer and discus thrower (1883–1963)
Person human Q522358
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Duncan Gillis

Summary

Duncan Gillis is a human[1]. Born in Mabou[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1883[3]. He passed away in Vancouver[4]. He died on May 2, 1963[5]. He worked as an athletics competitor[6] and discus thrower[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Duncan Gillis's place of birth was Mabou[2].
  • Duncan Gillis died in Vancouver[4].
  • Duncan Gillis was born on January 3, 1883[3].
  • Duncan Gillis died on May 2, 1963[5].
  • Duncan Gillis held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Duncan Gillis worked as an athletics competitor[6].
  • Duncan Gillis worked as a discus thrower[7].
  • Duncan Gillis received the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame[10].
  • Duncan Gillis is recorded as male[11].
  • Duncan Gillis's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Duncan Gillis's Commons category is recorded as Duncan Gillis[13].
  • Duncan Gillis's sport is recorded as athletics[14].
  • Duncan Gillis's family name is recorded as Gillis[15].
  • Duncan Gillis's given name is recorded as Duncan[16].
  • Duncan Gillis's participant in is recorded as 1912 Summer Olympics[17].
  • Duncan Gillis's country for sport is recorded as Canada[18].
  • Duncan Gillis's sports discipline competed in is recorded as discus throw[19].
  • Duncan Gillis's sports discipline competed in is recorded as hammer throw[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Duncan Gillis was born in Mabou[2]. He was born on January 3, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include athletics competitor[6] and discus thrower[7].

Recognition

Duncan Gillis received the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

Duncan Gillis died on May 2, 1963[5]. He died in Vancouver[4].

Why It Matters

Duncan Gillis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Gillis born?

Duncan Gillis's place of birth was Mabou[2].

Where did Duncan Gillis die?

Duncan Gillis passed away in Vancouver[4].

What did Duncan Gillis do for work?

Duncan Gillis worked as athletics competitor[6] and discus thrower[7].

What awards did Duncan Gillis receive?

Honors received include British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · WikiTrackBot · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in → 1912 Summer Olympics
    Occupation → athletics competitor, discus thrower
    Award received → British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
    Athletics podium person id → 18137
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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