Cavill
Americannoun
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Frederick, 1839–1927, Australian swimmer and coach, born in England: developed the Australian crawl.
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his son Sydney St. Leonards Sid, 1881–1945, Australian-American swimmer and coach: developed the butterfly stroke.
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The gaming universe of Warhammer 40,000 is surging in popularity to the point where it’s attracted the devotion of celebrities like Henry Cavill.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
“This home automation has improved our relationship,” says Cavill, who lives in San Francisco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
Scottish actress Karen Gillan has confirmed she is to star in a remake of 80s cult movie Highlander alongside Henry Cavill.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
Gillan will take on the role of the wife of Connor McLeod – played by former Superman actor Cavill - the love of his life, who he meets while still a young man.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
In 1877 Cavill, another Englishman, swam from Cape Griz-Nez to South Forland in less than thirteen hours.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
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