About Emile Cornellie
Lived 1869 – 1945 (aged 76). Emile Cornellie was a Belgian skipper and sailor.
Émile François Cornellie (15 August 1869 – 27 December 1945) was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Belgian boat Edelweiß, which won the gold medal in the 6-metre class (1907 rating).
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Who was Emile Cornellie?
Belgian Olympic sailor (1869-1945)
When was Emile Cornellie born?
Emile Cornellie was born on 15 August 1869 in Vlissingen.
When did Emile Cornellie die?
Emile Cornellie died on 27 December 1945.
What was Emile Cornellie's occupation?
Emile Cornellie was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Emile Cornellie?
Emile Cornellie was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emile Cornellie. https://biography.guide/emile-cornellie/
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Chicago: "Emile Cornellie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emile-cornellie/.
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