About Pietro Bragaglia
Lived 1890 – 1956 (aged 65). Pietro Bragaglia was an Italian artistic gymnast.
Pietro Bragaglia (16 November 1890 – 29 January 1956) was an Italian gymnast, best known to be the first Italian flag bearer at the Summer Olympics.
Biography Bragaglia was the first Italian flag bearer in the history of the Olympic Games, 18 years old at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, but did not participate in the competitions.
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Who was Pietro Bragaglia?
gymnast (1890-1956)
When was Pietro Bragaglia born?
Pietro Bragaglia was born on 16 November 1890 in Ferrara.
When did Pietro Bragaglia die?
Pietro Bragaglia died on 29 January 1956 in Cagliari.
What was Pietro Bragaglia's occupation?
Pietro Bragaglia was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Pietro Bragaglia?
Pietro Bragaglia was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pietro Bragaglia. https://biography.guide/pietro-bragaglia/
MLA: "Pietro Bragaglia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pietro-bragaglia/.
Chicago: "Pietro Bragaglia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pietro-bragaglia/.
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