About Henri Tauzin
Lived 1879 – 1918 (aged 39). Henri Tauzin was a French athletics competitor and architect.
Henri Alexis Tauzin (17 April 1879 in Paris – 11 October 1918 in Lyon) was a French athlete who competed in the early twentieth century. He specialized in the 400 metres hurdles and won a silver medal in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, his birthplace.
Tauzin also competed in the 200 metre hurdles, finishing fourth in his semifinal heat to not advance to the final.
An administrative officer in the army, Tauzin was killed in action during World War I.
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Who was Henri Tauzin?
French hurdler (1879–1918)
When was Henri Tauzin born?
Henri Tauzin was born on 17 April 1879 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris.
When did Henri Tauzin die?
Henri Tauzin died on 11 October 1918 in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
What was Henri Tauzin's occupation?
Henri Tauzin was an athletics competitor and architect.
What nationality was Henri Tauzin?
Henri Tauzin was French.
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