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Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría

1869 – 1933

Colombian-French tug of war competitor

Tug of war competitor
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About Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría

Lived 1869 – 1933 (aged 63). Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría was a Colombian and French tug of war competitor.

Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría (Paris, 1869 – 1933) was a French-born Colombian who represented France at the 1900 Summer Olympics in the tug of war team competition; they won a silver medal.

The son of Ricardo Carlos Henríquez and Maria Ana Antonia Clemencia de Zubiría y Osse, he was a Colombian citizen until he was naturalized as a Frenchman in 1917. He studied medicine and worked at the Colombian embassy in Paris, also serving as a doctor during World War I for the French Army.

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Important facts

Born
10 December 1869, Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 September 1933, 8th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Tug of war competitor
Nationality
Colombia, France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría?

Colombian-French tug of war competitor

When was Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría born?

Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría was born on 10 December 1869 in Paris.

When did Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría die?

Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría died on 2 September 1933 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría's occupation?

Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría was a tug of war competitor.

What nationality was Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría?

Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría was Colombian and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría

· Wikidata: Q24284632

· DBpedia: Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría

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