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Charles Charlemont

1862 – 1944

French boxer (b. 1862, d. 1942)

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About Charles Charlemont

Lived 1862 – 1944 (aged 81). Charles Charlemont was a French fencing master, boxing trainer and sculptor.

Charles Charlemont (born Louis Charles Pilet; 21 November 1862, in Paris – 31 May 1942, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye ) was a French boxing master and trainer. He is the son of Joseph Charlemont, became one of the greatest savateur.

Charles Charlemont defeated the Joe Driscoll in the Fight of the Century in 1899. Following this match, savate was exported to the United States and the United Kingdom where it was taught to the armed forces as Automatic Defense. One of Charlemont's senior students was Comte Pierre Baruzy

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Important facts

Born
21 November 1862, 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
31 May 1944, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Occupation
Fencing master, boxing trainer, sculptor
Nationality
France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officier de l'Instruction publique

People in Charles Charlemont's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Joseph Charlemont
Joseph Charlemont
1839 – 1929
Fencing master
 Portrait of Pierre Baruzy
Pierre Baruzy
1897 – 1994
Businessperson
 Portrait of Charles Pilet
Charles Pilet
b. 1931
Veterinarian

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Charlemont's

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Charles Hermite
1822 – 1901
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Louis Pasteur
1822 – 1895
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Rudolf Clausius
1822 – 1888
University teacher
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August Davidov
1823 – 1885
Mathematician
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Nathanael Pringsheim
1823 – 1894
Botanist
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Nevil Story Maskelyne
1823 – 1911
Politician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Charlemont?

French boxer (b. 1862, d. 1942)

When was Charles Charlemont born?

Charles Charlemont was born on 21 November 1862 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.

When did Charles Charlemont die?

Charles Charlemont died on 31 May 1944 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

What was Charles Charlemont's occupation?

Charles Charlemont was a fencing master, boxing trainer and sculptor.

What nationality was Charles Charlemont?

Charles Charlemont was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Charlemont

· Wikidata: Q2958709

· DBpedia: Charles Charlemont

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