About Jean Larribau
Lived 1889 – 1916 (aged 27). Jean Larribau was a French rugby union player.
Léon Jean Aimé Larribau (2 March 1889 – 31 December 1916) was a French rugby union player, killed in action during World War 1 near Verdun.
He's buried in Nécropole Nationale de Glorieux (tomb 2810)
Larribau was a 1.60m 72 kg scrum-half who played CA Périgueux until 1912, then for Biarritz Olympique and a French international. He was renowned for his long passes.
On 19 November 1954 the Aguilera stadium in Biarritz was renamed after him.
Highlights 6 caps for France in 1912 (4 matches) and 1914 (2 matches) 1 try (3 points)
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Who was Jean Larribau?
French rugby union player (1889–1916)
When was Jean Larribau born?
Jean Larribau was born on 2 March 1889 in Anglet.
When did Jean Larribau die?
Jean Larribau died on 31 December 1916 in Meuse.
What was Jean Larribau's occupation?
Jean Larribau was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jean Larribau?
Jean Larribau was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Larribau. https://biography.guide/jean-larribau/
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