About Léon de Lunden
Lived 1856 – 1947 (aged 90). Léon de Lunden was a Belgian sport shooter.
Léon de Lunden (5 May 1856 – 13 January 1947) was a Belgian sports shooter who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the live pigeon shoot, an event that was unique to the 1900 Games and is no longer recognised by the International Olympic Committee. He totaled 21 kills during the tournament to take gold. He won 5,000 francs for his victory.
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Who was Léon de Lunden?
Belgian sport shooter (1856–1947)
When was Léon de Lunden born?
Léon de Lunden was born on 5 May 1856.
When did Léon de Lunden die?
Léon de Lunden died on 13 January 1947.
What was Léon de Lunden's occupation?
Léon de Lunden was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Léon de Lunden?
Léon de Lunden was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léon de Lunden. https://biography.guide/leon-de-lunden/
MLA: "Léon de Lunden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leon-de-lunden/.
Chicago: "Léon de Lunden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leon-de-lunden/.
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