Mark Haggard
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Mark Haggard was an English clergyman and rower
who won events at Henley Royal Regatta
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Haggard was the son of John Haggard
, a lawyer, and his wife Caroline Hodgson. His father was Chancellor of Lincoln, Winchester and Manchester. Haggard was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
where he rowed for his college and university. In 1845 he was a member of the Oxford
crew in the Boat Race. In 1846 at Henley, Haggard partnered William Milman
to win Silver Wherries, beating Thomas Howard Fellows
and his brother. He was also a member of the Oxford coxed four
which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
. In 1847 he was a member of the Oxford eight
which won the Grand Challenge Cup
at Henley, beating Cambridge in a year when the was no Boat Race at Putney. He was also in the Christ Church four which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup]] in a row-over. In 1848 at Henley Haggard repeated the Grand Challenge Cup and Stewards' Challenge Cup wins, and also won the Silver Wherries with Milman again, when LD Bruce and S Wallace, their opponents in the final were disqualified.
Haggard took Holy Orders. He died aged 29 of consumption
at sea on the voyage home from Madeira
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Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who won events at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
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Haggard was the son of John Haggard
John Haggard
John Haggard was an English ecclesiastical lawyer who was Chancellor of three dioceses..Haggard was born at Bradfield, Hertfordshire, the third son of William Henry Haggard , of Bradenham Hall, Norfolk and his wife Frances Amyand, only daughter of the Rev. Thomas Amyand. He was educated at...
, a lawyer, and his wife Caroline Hodgson. His father was Chancellor of Lincoln, Winchester and Manchester. Haggard was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
where he rowed for his college and university. In 1845 he was a member of the Oxford
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
crew in the Boat Race. In 1846 at Henley, Haggard partnered William Milman
William Milman
William Henry Milman was an English rower, clergyman and librarian who was president of the Oxford Union and of Sion College.Milman was the eldest son of Rev. Henry Hart Milman and Mary Anne Cockell, daughter of Lt Gen William Cockell. His father was rector of St. Margaret's, Westminster, and a...
to win Silver Wherries, beating Thomas Howard Fellows
Thomas Howard Fellows
Thomas Howard Fellows was an English rower and an Australian politician and judge.-Early life in England:Fellows was born at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, the son of Thomas Fellows, solicitor, and his wife Mary Howard. He was educated at Eton College and then worked with his father...
and his brother. He was also a member of the Oxford coxed four
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
Stewards' Challenge Cup
The Stewards' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry....
. In 1847 he was a member of the Oxford eight
Eight (rowing)
An Eight is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for eight rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars, and is steered by a coxswain, or cox....
which won the Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
at Henley, beating Cambridge in a year when the was no Boat Race at Putney. He was also in the Christ Church four which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup]] in a row-over. In 1848 at Henley Haggard repeated the Grand Challenge Cup and Stewards' Challenge Cup wins, and also won the Silver Wherries with Milman again, when LD Bruce and S Wallace, their opponents in the final were disqualified.
Haggard took Holy Orders. He died aged 29 of consumption
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
at sea on the voyage home from Madeira
Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
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