Matthew Webb
- January 4, 2024
- Swimmer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Matthew Webb |
| Occupation | Swimmer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 19, 1848(1848-01-19) |
| Age | 176 |
| Date Of Death | July 24, 1883 |
| Birthplace | Dawley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Matthew Webb Biography
| Name | Matthew Webb |
| Birthday | Jan 19 |
| Birth Year | 1848 |
| Place Of Birth | Dawley |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Matthew Webb is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on January 19, 1848 in Dawley, England, United Kingdom. Swimmer who, on August 25, 1875, became the first person to swim the English Channel unaided.
He is the subject in a He is the subject of a John Betjeman poem, titled “A Shropshire Lad.” poem titled “A Shropshire Lad.”
Madeline Kate Chaddock, his wife, was married to him on April 27, 1880 and they had two children together, Helen and Matthew. They were married until his passing.
Matthew Webb Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Swimmer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Matthew Webb is one of the richest Swimmer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matthew Webb 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was second mate aboard a ship and received the Stanhope Medal, for his heroics in jumping into the ocean to rescue a drowning crewmember.
Swimming the English Channel earned him great fame. He used that fame to publish “The Art of Swimming”
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Matthew Webb Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Matthew Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Matthew Webb celebrates birthday on January 19 of every year.
Did Captain Webb go over Niagara Falls in a barrel?
Matthew Webb
Known for| Swimming the English Channel
Who swam the English Channel the fastest?
Trent Grimsey holds the record for the fastest swim across the channel, completing it in 6 hours and 55 minutes!
What is the distance did Captain Matthew Webb swam from Dover to Calais?
Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain was the first to make the crossing from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 1875; his time was 21 hours 45 minutes. The map distance was 17.75 nautical miles (33 km) , but the actual distance of a Channel Swim is…
How many people have swam the English Channel?
The English Channel is the standard test for traditional marathon swimmers. As of the end of 2020, 2,157 individuals had completed the swim, compared to 5,788 who had summited Mount Everest.
What happened to Matthew Webb?
On July 24, 1883, Webb attempted his final stunt: a swim across the Niagara River, downriver from Niagara Falls. Many warned him the stunt was suicide, and, unfortunately for Webb, they were right. Webb drowned in the whirlpool approximately 10 minutes after entering the water. His body was found four days later.