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Jacques Rodocanachi

1882-04-14 – 1925-11-07

Portrait of Jacques Rodocanachi
L'équipe française de pistolet aux balles Devillers, de G. à D. J. Rodocanachi (1er), le commandant (major) Ferrus (2e) et J. Marais (3e), victorieux du concours international organisé à à Londres, durant le mois Olympique de juillet (3 jours après la fin des épreuves officielles de tir).Credit: Les Sports modernes

Life & Legacy

Jacques Rodocanachi (14 April 1882 – 7 November 1925) was a French fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1908 Summer Olympics. A French Army officer, he was also a pistol shooter. He was injured during World War I and left the Army after the war, to become a steel engraver.

Occupation & Career

fencer, military personnel, artist, sport shooter

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918

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Honors & Awards

Croix de guerre 1914–1918 · Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6120834 — wikidata View source

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