How to Pronounce John MacGregor (sportsman)
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Jan 24, 1825 Gravesend, England, United Kingdom Died on 16 Jul 1892 (aged 67)
British canoeist
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About John Macgregor Sportsman
- John MacGregor (24 January 1825 Gravesend – 16 July 1892 Boscombe, Bournemouth), nicknamed Rob Roy after a renowned relative, was a Scottish explorer, travel writer and philanthropist.
- He is generally credited with the development of the first sailing canoes and with popularising canoeing as a sport in Europe and the United States.
- He founded the British Royal Canoe Club (RCC) in 1866 becoming its first Captain and also founded American Canoe Association in 1880. MacGregor worked as a barrister in London, and was an accomplished artist who drew all the illustrations in his travel books.
