About Eugène Besse
Lived 1881 – 1919 (aged 37–38). Eugène Besse was a French marathon runner.
Eugène Marc Antoine Besse (17 November 1881 in Paris – 20 February 1919 in Paris) was a French track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Besse competed in the marathon. He placed fourth with a time of 4:00:43 over the 40.26 kilometre course.
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Who was Eugène Besse?
French marathon runner (1881–1919)
When was Eugène Besse born?
Eugène Besse was born in 1881 in Paris.
When did Eugène Besse die?
Eugène Besse died on 20 February 1919 in Paris.
What was Eugène Besse's occupation?
Eugène Besse was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Eugène Besse?
Eugène Besse was French.
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