Sir peter blake biography of michael jackson
Sir peter blake biography of michael jackson
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Peter Blake (sailor)
New Zealand yachtsman
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| Birth&#;name | Peter James Blake |
|---|---|
| Born | ()1 October Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 5 December () (aged&#;53) Macapá, Brazil |
| Spouse | Pippa Jane Glanville &#; &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Sailing |
| Events | |
| Team | Team New Zealand |
Sir Peter James BlakeKBE (1 October &#;– 5 December ) was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the – Whitbread Round the World Race, held the Jules Verne Trophy from to by setting the around the world sailing record as co-skipper of ENZA New Zealand along with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, and led New Zealand to successive victories in the America's Cup.
Blake was shot and killed by pirates while monitoring environment change on the Amazon River on 5 December He was 53 years old.
Early life and education
Blake was born in in Auckland, New Zealand, to artist and art director Brian Blake and photography engraver Joyce Wilson.
He was the second of t