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Léonce Aslangul

1898 – 1939

French tennis player

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Lived 1898 – 1939 (aged 41). Léonce Aslangul was a French tennis player.

Léonce Jacques Aslangul (27 October 1898 – 19 November 1939) was a French tennis player of Armenian descent active on tour in the 1920s and 1930s. He was also a French national champion in the sport of squash.

Born in Paris, Aslangul was the son of a French-Armenian merchant. He twice reached the singles fourth round of the French Championships. As a doubles player he was a finalist at the 1923 World Hard Court Championships, quarter-finalist at the 1926 Wimbledon Championships and semi-finalist at the 1927 Australian Championships.

Aslangul's wife Nena, an Australian, was the daughter of wealthy Greek-born Melbourne businessman Antony J. Lucas. Soon after Aslangul died in 1939, Nena and their two children fled occupied France and settled in Australia. Their son Tony skied for Australia at the 1956 Winter Olympics, while daughter June was a model.

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Education
Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Also known as
Léonce Jacques Aslangul

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léonce Aslangul?

French tennis player (1898–1939)

When was Léonce Aslangul born?

Léonce Aslangul was born on 27 October 1898 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Léonce Aslangul die?

Léonce Aslangul died on 19 November 1939 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Léonce Aslangul's occupation?

Léonce Aslangul was a tennis player.

What nationality was Léonce Aslangul?

Léonce Aslangul was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léonce Aslangul

· Wikidata: Q3229746

· DBpedia: Léonce Aslangul

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