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Auguste Marchais

1872 – 1952

French athlete

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Lived 1872 – 1952 (aged 80). Auguste Marchais was a French marathon runner.

Auguste Marchais (4 October 1872 in Paris – 16 November 1952 in Courbevoie) was a French runner who ran the men's marathon at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and one of six men who did not finish.

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Who was Auguste Marchais?

French athlete (1872–1952)

When was Auguste Marchais born?

Auguste Marchais was born on 4 October 1872 in Paris.

When did Auguste Marchais die?

Auguste Marchais died on 1 November 1952 in Courbevoie.

What was Auguste Marchais's occupation?

Auguste Marchais was a marathon runner.

What nationality was Auguste Marchais?

Auguste Marchais was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Auguste Marchais

· Wikidata: Q3629567

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