About Maurice Faure
Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 86). Maurice Faure was a French athlete.
Maurice Faure (5 June 1927 – 27 December 2013) was a French wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman bantamweight at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Life and career Maurice Faure was born on June 5, 1927 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. He started his career in the mid-1940s when professional wrestling in France blended athletic competition with theatrical performance. Faure competed in many countries in Europe.
Personal life Faure has a twin brother named Edmond Faure, a wrestler who competed in 1948 Summer Olympics and 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Faure?
French wrestler (1927-2013)
When was Maurice Faure born?
Maurice Faure was born on 5 June 1927 in Clermont-Ferrand.
When did Maurice Faure die?
Maurice Faure died on 16 December 2013.
What was Maurice Faure's occupation?
Maurice Faure was an athlete.
What nationality was Maurice Faure?
Maurice Faure was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Maurice Faure (wrestler)
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