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Pierre Gervais

1870 – 1960

French yacht racer

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About Pierre Gervais

Lived 1870 – 1960 (aged 89). Pierre Gervais was a French skipper.

Pierre Gervais (21 September 1870 – 2 August 1960) was a French sailor and Olympic champion.

Gervais competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics, where he won first prize in one of the two races in the 0-½ ton class, and obtained a third place in the other race.

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Who was Pierre Gervais?

French yacht racer (1870–1960)

When was Pierre Gervais born?

Pierre Gervais was born on 21 September 1870 in Châtellerault.

When did Pierre Gervais die?

Pierre Gervais died on 2 August 1960 in Cerdon.

What was Pierre Gervais's occupation?

Pierre Gervais was a skipper.

What nationality was Pierre Gervais?

Pierre Gervais was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Gervais

· Wikidata: Q2617506

· DBpedia: Pierre Gervais

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