About José Navarro
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 77). José Navarro was a Spanish equestrian and military personnel.
José Navarro Morenés, iure uxoris Count of Casa Loja, (8 December 1897 – 13 December 1974) was a Spanish horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Madrid.
In the 1924 Summer Olympics he finished 30th in the individual jumping and placed eighth with the Spain team in the team jumping. Four years later he won the gold medal as part of the Spanish team in the team jumping with his horse Zapatazo after finishing fifth in the individual jumping. Twenty years after his first medal, he won the silver medal in the team jumping and finished tenth in the individual jumping.
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Who was José Navarro?
Spanish equestrian (1897–1974)
When was José Navarro born?
José Navarro was born on 8 December 1897 in Madrid.
When did José Navarro die?
José Navarro died on 13 December 1974 in Madrid.
What was José Navarro's occupation?
José Navarro was an equestrian and military personnel.
What nationality was José Navarro?
José Navarro was Spanish.
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· DBpedia: José Navarro, Count of Casa Loja
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Navarro. https://biography.guide/jose-navarro-equestrian/
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