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Henri Préaux

1911 – 1992

French rower

Coxswain

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About Henri Préaux

Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 80). Henri Préaux was a French coxswain.

Henri Camille Préaux (25 November 1911 – 21 February 1992) was a French rowing coxswain who won a silver medal in the coxed pairs at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

25 November 1911, Loivre

Birth century

20th century

Died

21 February 1992, Reims

Occupation

Coxswain

Nationality

France

Also known as

Henri Preaux

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri Préaux's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Préaux?

French rower (1911–1992)

When was Henri Préaux born?

Henri Préaux was born on 25 November 1911 in Loivre.

When did Henri Préaux die?

Henri Préaux died on 21 February 1992 in Reims.

What was Henri Préaux's occupation?

Henri Préaux was a coxswain.

What nationality was Henri Préaux?

Henri Préaux was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Préaux

· Wikidata: Q3129855

· DBpedia: Henri Préaux

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