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Henri Duvanel

1896 – 1953

French water polo player

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About Henri Duvanel

Lived 1896 – 1953 (aged 56). Henri Duvanel was a French water polo player, swimmer and military personnel.

Henri Duvanel (7 March 1896 – 21 February 1953) was a French water polo player. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics, but his team was eliminated in the first round.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri Duvanel's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Duvanel?

French water polo player

When was Henri Duvanel born?

Henri Duvanel was born on 7 March 1896 in Saint-Nazaire.

When did Henri Duvanel die?

Henri Duvanel died on 21 February 1953 in Clichy.

What was Henri Duvanel's occupation?

Henri Duvanel was a water polo player, swimmer and military personnel.

What nationality was Henri Duvanel?

Henri Duvanel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Duvanel

· Wikidata: Q21055128

· DBpedia: Henri Duvanel

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