Mercedes Gleitze
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 42 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 18,1900 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Brighton |
| Brighton And Hove | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | February 9,1981 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Known for | Swimming records and founding a charity |
| Spous | Patrick Joseph Carey |
| Children | 3 |
| Nationality | British |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 997430 |
Mercedes Gleitze Life story
Mercedes Carey was a British professional swimmer. She was the first known person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The name of Mercedes Gleitze was used to market Rolex's new waterproof case, the "Oyster".
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