Geoff Duke

Geoffrey Ernest "Geoff" Duke  (29 March 1923 – 1 May 2015) was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion. In the 1950s, he won six world championships and six Isle of Man TT races.

Duke was born in St. Helens, Lancashire. His son, Peter, is a businessman and founded Duke Video.

Duke died after a long illness 1 May 2015 at his home on the Isle of Man. He was 92.

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Category:1923 births
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Category:Disease-related deaths in the United Kingdom
Category:Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Category:Sportspeople from Lancashire