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Pierre Dufour d'Astafort

1886 – 1957

French equestrian

Show jumperDressage riderEvent rider
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About Pierre Dufour d'Astafort

Lived 1886 – 1957 (aged 71). Pierre Dufour d'Astafort was a French show jumper, dressage rider and event rider.

Pierre Dufour d'Astafort (6 February 1886 – 11 November 1957) was a French equestrian and Olympic medalist. He was born in Le Mans, the son of Baron François Dufour d'Astafort and Marguerite de Cantillon. He competed in show jumping at the 1912 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal with the French team, along with Gaston Seigner, Jacques Cariou and Ernest Meyer. He also competed in eventing, and placed fourth with the French team.

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Important facts

Born
6 February 1886, Le Mans
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 November 1957, 5th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Show jumper, dressage rider, event rider
Nationality
France

People in Pierre Dufour d'Astafort's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Ernest Meyer
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Dufour d'Astafort?

French equestrian (1886–1957)

When was Pierre Dufour d'Astafort born?

Pierre Dufour d'Astafort was born on 6 February 1886 in Le Mans.

When did Pierre Dufour d'Astafort die?

Pierre Dufour d'Astafort died on 11 November 1957 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Pierre Dufour d'Astafort's occupation?

Pierre Dufour d'Astafort was a show jumper, dressage rider and event rider.

What nationality was Pierre Dufour d'Astafort?

Pierre Dufour d'Astafort was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Dufour d'Astafort

· Wikidata: Q3384846

· DBpedia: Pierre Dufour d'Astafort

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