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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Edmond Blanc
1856-02-22 – 1920-12-12
Life & Legacy
Edmond Blanc (22 February 1856 – 12 December 1920) was a horse breeder as well a French politician.
He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1893 to 1894, and from 1898 to 1902, representing Hautes-Pyrénées. He also served as the mayor of La Celle Saint-Cloud. He was the owner of several stud farms in La Celle Saint-Cloud, Haras Villebon and Haras Hardy. He built the racecourse of Saint-Cloud inaugurated in 1901 along with a horse training center named La Fouilleuse. He won the Grand Prix de Paris seven times.
In December 1879, he received the honorary noble title of Comes Romanus (Papal Count) granted by the Roman Curia, bestowed by Pope Leo XIII.
The Prix Edmond Blanc at the Saint-Cloud Racecourse is named in his memory.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, horse breeder
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour · Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Family Child
François Edmond-Blanc
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Family Father
François Blanc
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Family Mother
Marie Blanc
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Family Sibling
Marie-Félix Blanc
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Family Sibling
Camille Blanc
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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