About Louis Auguste-Dormeuil
Lived 1868 – 1951 (aged 83). Louis Auguste-Dormeuil was a French sailor, merchant and photographer.
Louis Albert Auguste-Dormeuil (; 25 August 1868 – 8 October 1951) was a French sailor
Biography Louis Auguste-Dormeuil competed in both races in the 0.5–1-ton sailboat class at the 1900 Summer Olympics. He won the gold medal in the second race and finished seventh in the first race.
He lived at 32 Rue La Boétie in Paris around 1910.
This fabric merchant was discharged due to “severe myopia and astigmatism” after one month of military service; his discharge was upheld during World War I.
His funeral was held at the Church of Saint-Germain in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Some of his Photography are housed at the Heritage and Photography Media Library.
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Who was Louis Auguste-Dormeuil?
French sailor (1868–1951)
When was Louis Auguste-Dormeuil born?
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil was born on 15 August 1868 in Croissy-sur-Seine.
When did Louis Auguste-Dormeuil die?
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil died on 8 October 1951 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
What was Louis Auguste-Dormeuil's occupation?
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil was a sailor, merchant and photographer.
What nationality was Louis Auguste-Dormeuil?
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil was French.
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