About Jean de Mas Latrie
Lived 1879 – 1914 (aged 34). Jean de Mas Latrie was a French fencer and pentathlete.
Jean de Mas Latrie (23 November 1879 – 5 September 1914) was a French fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1908 Summer Olympics and the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympics where he was undefeated in fencing until losing to future U.S. general George S. Patton who was also competing in these events, Patton was the only man Jean lost to in said event. He was killed in action during World War I.
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Who was Jean de Mas Latrie?
Fencer, modern pentathlete (1879-1914)
When was Jean de Mas Latrie born?
Jean de Mas Latrie was born on 23 November 1879 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean de Mas Latrie die?
Jean de Mas Latrie died on 5 September 1914 in Rebais.
What was Jean de Mas Latrie's occupation?
Jean de Mas Latrie was a fencer and pentathlete.
What nationality was Jean de Mas Latrie?
Jean de Mas Latrie was French.
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