About Charles de Ligne
Lived 1895 – 1944 (aged 49). Charles de Ligne was a Belgian athlete and resistance fighter.
Charles de Ligne (12 September 1895 – 14 November 1944) was a Belgian speed skater. Aged 40, he competed in four events at the 1936 Winter Olympics with the best result of 28th place over 10,000 m. The murder was solved in 1945. Yvonne de Ligne was sentenced to death, later reduced to 20 years. She was released in August 1951 due to poor health, and died from tuberculosis shortly afterwards.
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Who was Charles de Ligne?
Belgian speed skater
When was Charles de Ligne born?
Charles de Ligne was born on 21 September 1895.
When did Charles de Ligne die?
Charles de Ligne died on 14 November 1944.
What was Charles de Ligne's occupation?
Charles de Ligne was an athlete and resistance fighter.
What nationality was Charles de Ligne?
Charles de Ligne was Belgian.
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· DBpedia: Charles de Ligne (speed skater)
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