About Ernest Toussaint
Lived 1908 – 1942 (aged 34). Ernest Toussaint was a Luxembourgish boxer.
Ernest Toussaint (6 March 1908 – 3 September 1942) was a Luxembourgish boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Life Toussaint was born in Rumelange. He represented Luxembourg at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He defeated Karl Lutz of Austria in the second round before being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the heavyweight class by eventual bronze medalist Erling Nilsen of Norway. The country had been protesting against the introduction of compulsory military service for young Luxembourgers in the German army. Toussaint's widow and his two sons were deported to the work camp of Leubus in Silesia.
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Who was Ernest Toussaint?
Luxembourgian boxer (1908-1942)
When was Ernest Toussaint born?
Ernest Toussaint was born on 8 March 1908 in Rumelange.
When did Ernest Toussaint die?
Ernest Toussaint died on 3 September 1942 in Hinzert concentration camp.
What was Ernest Toussaint's occupation?
Ernest Toussaint was a boxer.
What nationality was Ernest Toussaint?
Ernest Toussaint was Luxembourgish.
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