About Horacio Casco
Lived 1868 – 1931 (aged 63). Horacio Casco was an Argentine fencer and politician.
Horacio Casco (13 September 1868 – 6 December 1931) was an Argentine politician and fencer.
He competed in the foil and sabre competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics. His nephew, Zelmar Casco, also became a fencer and represented Argentina at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
From 1927 to 1928 he was intendente (mayor) of Buenos Aires, appointed by President Marcelo T. de Alvear following the resignation of Carlos Noel. Later in life he served as president of Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata from 1920 to 1925.
A street in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Villa Lugano is named in his honour.
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Who was Horacio Casco?
Argentine fencer and politician (1868–1931)
When was Horacio Casco born?
Horacio Casco was born on 13 September 1868 in Buenos Aires.
When did Horacio Casco die?
Horacio Casco died on 6 December 1931.
What was Horacio Casco's occupation?
Horacio Casco was a fencer and politician.
What nationality was Horacio Casco?
Horacio Casco was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Horacio Casco. https://biography.guide/horacio-casco/
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