Marcel Boulenger
Marcel Jacques Amand Romain Boulenger[1] (Paris, 9 September 1873 – Chantilly, Oise, 21 May 1932) was a French novelist and fencer who competed in fencing in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
 Marcel Boulenger (1921) | ||
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Writings
As an author he is primarily known for his pastiches and his many faux "autobiographies" of imaginary persons. Two examples are Souvenirs du marquis de Floranges (1811-1834) (1923), and Le Duc de Morny, prince franc̦ais (1925).[2]
Olympics
He participated in Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the bronze medal in the foil.[3] He was defeated by fellow French fencer Henri Masson in the semi-final. Twelve years later he participated in the art competition at the Summer Olympics in Stockholm.[4]
References
- Acte de naissance n° 1332 du 11 septembre 1873, 8e arrondissement. Per site of the Archives départementales de Paris.
- Dictionnaire des auteurs Laffont-Bombiani, 1983, vol. II, page 205
- "Marcel Boulenger Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- "Marcel Boulenger". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
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