John Godfrey Parry-Thomas | |
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Born | Wrexham, Wales | 6 April 1884
Died | 3 March 1927 | (aged 42)
Cause of death | Serious head injury in motor accident during land speed record attempt |
Resting place | Byfleet, Surrey |
Nationality | Welsh |
Education | Oswestry School, The City and Guilds College London |
Occupation | Engineer & motor-racing driver |
Employer | Leyland Motors |
John Godfrey Parry-Thomas (6 April 1884 – 3 March 1927) was a Welsh engineer and motor-racing driver who at one time held the land speed record. He was the first driver to be killed in pursuit of the land speed record.[1]