About Jean Gachet
Lived 1894 – 1968 (aged 73). Jean Gachet was a French boxer.
Jean Gachet (2 June 1894 in Saint-Étienne – 4 February 1968) was a French featherweight boxer. He competed in the 1920s. Gachet won a silver medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics, losing to Paul Fritsch in the final.
Olympic results 1st round bye Defeated Arthur Olsen (Norway) Defeated Philippe Bouvy (Belgium) Defeated Jack Zivic (United States) Lost to Paul Fritsch (France)
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Who was Jean Gachet?
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When was Jean Gachet born?
Jean Gachet was born on 2 June 1894 in Saint-Étienne.
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Jean Gachet died on 4 February 1968 in Saint-Étienne.
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Jean Gachet was a boxer.
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Jean Gachet was French.
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