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| First Name |
Richard
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| Last Name |
Parkyn
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| Birthplace |
Parkyn's Shop
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| Died |
28th May, 1853
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Weight |
235lbs (107 kg)
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| Nationality |
British
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Richard Parkyn (c. 1772 - May 28, 1855) was a champion Cornish wrestler. He was born at Parkyn's Shop which lies at three parish boundaries, St Columb Major, St Columb Minor and St Mawgan. There was a saying at the time that Parkyn was "So great that all three parishes claimed him". He was also known as The Great Parkyn. Little is recorded about his life other than newspaper reports of his fights. "Parkyn, a friend of the Cornish hero James Polkinghorne died at Parkyn Shop where he and his ancestors resided during 170 years on 28 May 1855, aged 81 years."
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