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Georges de La Falaise

1866 – 1910

French fencer

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Lived 1866 – 1910 (aged 44). Georges de La Falaise was a French fencer and military officer.

Louis Venant Gabriel Le Bailly de La Falaise (24 March 1866 in Luçon – 8 April 1910 in Paris) was a French fencer. He participated in Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the gold medal in the sabre, defeating fellow French fencer Henri Masson in the final. He also participated in Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics but was beaten in the final round, finishing in last place.

By his wife, the former Henriette Hennessy, he had four children: Louise Le Bailly de La Falaise, (1894-1910) James Henry Le Bailly de La Falaise, 1898–1972), who married American movie stars Gloria Swanson and Constance Bennett Alain Le Bailly de La Falaise, (1905–1977), first husband of model Maxime de la Falaise and father of fashion muse/designer Loulou de la Falaise Richard Le Bailly de La Falaise, (1910–1945)

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Also known as
Louis Venant Gabriel Levieux Bailly de La Falaise, Gabriele-Louis Venant le Bailly de la Falaise, Comte de la Falaise, Louis Venant Gabriel Le Bailly de La Falaise

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges de La Falaise?

French fencer (1866–1910)

When was Georges de La Falaise born?

Georges de La Falaise was born on 24 March 1866 in Luçon.

When did Georges de La Falaise die?

Georges de La Falaise died on 8 April 1910 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Georges de La Falaise's occupation?

Georges de La Falaise was a fencer and military officer.

What nationality was Georges de La Falaise?

Georges de La Falaise was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges de La Falaise

· Wikidata: Q1333045

· DBpedia: Georges de la Falaise

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