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Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge

1901 – 1963

French tennis player

Tennis player
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About Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge

Lived 1901 – 1963 (aged 62). Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge was a French tennis player.

Jean-Raymond Couiteas de Faucamberge (né Couiteas; 24 September 1901 – 24 December 1963) was a tennis player from France. He competed in the International Lawn Tennis Challenge in 1922 and 1924. He later developed a relationship with the American heiress Gertrude Sanford Legendre.

ILTF finals

Doubles (1) ResultYearChampionship SurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1923 World Covered Court Championships Wood Henri Cochet Leif Rovsing Erik Tegner 6–1, 6–1, 7–5

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1901, La Marsa
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 December 1963, 14th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Jean-Raymond Couiteas de Faucamberge

People in Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Henri Cochet
1901 – 1987
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Gertrude Sanford Legendre
1902 – 2000
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge?

French tennis player (1901–1963)

When was Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge born?

Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge was born on 24 September 1901 in La Marsa.

When did Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge die?

Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge died on 24 December 1963 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge's occupation?

Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge was a tennis player.

What nationality was Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge?

Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge

· Wikidata: Q3171444

· DBpedia: Jean Couiteas de Faucamberge

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