About Octave Gallice
Lived 1857 – 1906 (aged 48). Octave Gallice was a French olympic competitor and wine merchant.
Louis Adolphe Octave Gallice (8 October 1857 – 18 June 1906) was a French champagne wine merchant and equestrian.
Personal life Gallice was born in Épernay on 8 October 1857, the son of Eugène Gallice (1828–1872)
Business interests In 1858, Gallice's father had become a partner in Perrier-Jouët with his brother-in-law Charles Perrier. Following the death of Perrier in 1878, Gallice and his brother, Henri, inherited the company, with Henri taking over the running of the business. The brothers also founded Gallice et Compagnie.
Equestrian In June 1900, Gallice competed in the four-in-hand (mail coach) driving event during the International Horse Show in Paris. The show was part of the Exposition Universelle, and the equestrian events were later classified as part of the 1900 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Octave Gallice?
French equestrian (1857-1906)
When was Octave Gallice born?
Octave Gallice was born on 8 October 1857 in Épernay.
When did Octave Gallice die?
Octave Gallice died on 18 June 1906 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Octave Gallice's occupation?
Octave Gallice was an olympic competitor and wine merchant.
What nationality was Octave Gallice?
Octave Gallice was French.
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