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Marcel de Kerviler

1910 – 1989

French sailor

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About Marcel de Kerviler

Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 78). Marcel de Kerviler was a French naval officer and skipper.

Marcel Stanislas Marie Joseph Ambroise Pocard du Cosquer de Kerviler (11 July 1910 – 27 January 1989) was a French naval officer and competitive sailor. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Kerviler joined the French Navy in 1930, enrolling at the École Navale. He was first commissioned as a junior officer in 1932, gaining promotion to lieutenant de vaisseau in 1942, and capitaine de corvette in 1950. He rose to the rank of contre-amiral. Among his many honours, he was a recipient of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945, and appointed as an officer of the Legion d'Honneur, an officer of the Ordre du Mérite Maritime, an Officier d'Académie, and a commander of the Ordre du Mérite Sportif.

Kerviler competed in many international sailing regattas, representing France. He also wrote several books.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École Navale
Awards
Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officier d'académie; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Order of Sports Merit; Legion d'Honneur; Ordre des Palmes académiques; Ordre du Mérite Maritime
Also known as
Marcel Stanislas Marie Joseph Ambroise Pocard du Cosquer de Kerviler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcel de Kerviler?

French sailor

When was Marcel de Kerviler born?

Marcel de Kerviler was born on 11 July 1910 in Angers.

When did Marcel de Kerviler die?

Marcel de Kerviler died on 26 January 1989 in Lorient.

What was Marcel de Kerviler's occupation?

Marcel de Kerviler was a naval officer and skipper.

What nationality was Marcel de Kerviler?

Marcel de Kerviler was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcel de Kerviler

· Wikidata: Q95912167

· DBpedia: Marcel de Kerviler

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