Edward Payson Weston | |
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Born | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | March 15, 1839
Died | May 12, 1929 | (aged 90)
Resting place | St. John Cemetery, Queens, New York |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Long distance walker |
Years active | 1861-1913 |
Known for | Founder of Pedestrianism |
Spouse | Maria Fox |
Children | 3 |
Edward Payson Weston (March 15, 1839 – May 12, 1929) was a pedestrian, who was largely responsible for the rise in popularity of the sport in the 1860s and 1870s.