About Fernand Faroux
Lived 1887 – 1918 (aged 31). Fernand Faroux was a French association football player.
During the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Faroux was mobilized within the 2nd Battalion of foot hunters, but following a fracture of the right humerus suffered in combat, he was reformed in 1915. He then played a crucial role in the Pantin team that won the 1916 Coupe de France, beating Étoile des Deux Lacs in the final.
Outside football, he worked as a tinsmith (making and selling tinplate objects).
Death Following a long and painful illness, Faroux died at his Parisian home on 30 July 1918, at the age of 31, a few weeks before the Armistice of 11 November 1918. He was buried two days later, on 1 August.
Honours Coupe de France Champions (1): 1916
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Who was Fernand Faroux?
French association football player
When was Fernand Faroux born?
Fernand Faroux was born on 13 July 1887 in Les Lilas.
When did Fernand Faroux die?
Fernand Faroux died on 30 July 1918 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Fernand Faroux's occupation?
Fernand Faroux was an association football player.
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Fernand Faroux was French.
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