Robert Emmet Odlum

Robert Emmet Odlum
Robert Emmet Odlum
Born(1851-08-31)August 31, 1851
Ogdensburg, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 1885(1885-05-19) (aged 33)
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupations

Robert Emmet Odlum (August 31, 1851 – May 19, 1885) was an American swimming instructor. Odlum was the first person to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, and was killed doing so.

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