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Maurice Durquetty

b. 1850

French pelotari

Player of Basque pelota
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About Maurice Durquetty

Born 1850. Maurice Durquetty was a French player of Basque pelota.

Maurice Durquetty was a French pelotari who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Durquetty competed in the only official pelota contest in Olympic history, the Basque pelota at the 1900 Summer Olympics two-man teams event. He and his partner Etchegaray lost to the Spanish team, Francisco Villota and José de Amézola y Aspizúa.

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Important facts

Born
1850
Birth century
Occupation
Player of Basque pelota
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Maurice Durquetty?

French pelotari

When was Maurice Durquetty born?

Maurice Durquetty was born in 1850.

What was Maurice Durquetty's occupation?

Maurice Durquetty was a player of Basque pelota.

What nationality was Maurice Durquetty?

Maurice Durquetty was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maurice Durquetty

· Wikidata: Q2711506

· DBpedia: Maurice Durquetty

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