About Xavier Lesage
Lived 1885 – 1968 (aged 82). Xavier Lesage was a French dressage rider, military personnel, colonel and equestrian.
François Xavier Edmond Marie Lesage (25 October 1885 – 3 August 1968) was a French horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Moret-sur-Loing and died in Gisors.
Biography Xavier Lesage was Colonel in the French Military, also decorated with the Légion d'honneur.
In 1924 he and his horse Plumard won the bronze medal in the individual dressage competition in the Olympics. Eight years later he and his horse Taine won the gold medal in the individual dressage as well as in the team dressage.
He was also the commander of the black squadron Cadre Noir of Saumur, which earned him the title "Grand Dieu".
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Who was Xavier Lesage?
equestrian (1885-1968)
When was Xavier Lesage born?
Xavier Lesage was born on 25 October 1885 in Moret-sur-Loing.
When did Xavier Lesage die?
Xavier Lesage died on 3 August 1968 in Gisors.
What was Xavier Lesage's occupation?
Xavier Lesage was a dressage rider, military personnel, colonel and equestrian.
What nationality was Xavier Lesage?
Xavier Lesage was French.
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