About Marcel Deslauriers
Lived 1905 – 1988 (aged 82). Marcel Deslauriers was a Canadian athlete.
Marcel Deslauriers (Montreal on July 22, 1905 – December 1988) was a Canadian/Québécois international draughts player. In 1956 he became the only North American, male or female, to win Draughts World Championship. A tournament in Canada was named in his honor and a book was written on him and his strategies.
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Who was Marcel Deslauriers?
Canadian draughts player (1905–1988)
When was Marcel Deslauriers born?
Marcel Deslauriers was born on 22 July 1905 in Montreal.
When did Marcel Deslauriers die?
Marcel Deslauriers died on 4 June 1988.
What was Marcel Deslauriers's occupation?
Marcel Deslauriers was an athlete.
What nationality was Marcel Deslauriers?
Marcel Deslauriers was Canadian.
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