Charles Delporte
French wrestler
About Charles Delporte
Lived 1914 – 1940 (aged 26). Charles Delporte was a wrestler.
Charles Eugène Delporte (21 March 1914 – 18 June 1940) was a French wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed during the Second World War.
Personal life Delporte served as a matelot fusilier (seaman rifleman) in the French Navy during the Second World War. Stationed at coastal artillery positions in Cherbourg, he was killed by shrapnel on 18 June 1940 during the Battle of France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Delporte?
French wrestler
When was Charles Delporte born?
Charles Delporte was born on 21 March 1914 in Lille.
When did Charles Delporte die?
Charles Delporte died on 18 June 1940 in Saint-Sauveur-de-Pierrepont.
What was Charles Delporte's occupation?
Charles Delporte was a wrestler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Delporte (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Delporte. https://biography.guide/charles-delporte-wrestler/
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