Person Open DS/UK/7490 Oakeley; Sir; Edward Atholl (1900-1987); 7th Baronet of Shrewsbury; English heavyweight wrestler, author Oakeley Edward Atholl Sir 1900-1987 English heavyweight wrestler, author Male

Atholl Oakeley, or Sir Edward Atholl Oakeley, 7th Baronet of Shrewsbury (31 May 1900–January 1987) was a heavyweight wrestler and author. Born at Nantwich, he was the son of Captain Edward Francis Oakeley and Everilde Anne Beaumont. Oakeley was Britain's first heavyweight 'All-In' wrestling champion, and held the title from 1930 to 1935. He became the European heavyweight champion in 1932. A colourful character, Oakeley also organised trips following the history of Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore. He died in Devon in 1987. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 9/6/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 633ace6e-99ce-409d-9151-6ee97f7e539f