Auguste de Laissardière
French equestrian
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Auguste de Laissardière (15 April 1881 – 21 June 1964) was a French equestrian and cavalry officer.[1] He competed in the team jumping event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[2]
FullnameMarie Auguste du Tremblay de Laissardière
NationalityFrench
Born15 April 1881
Vault-de-Lugny, France
Died21 June 1964 (aged 83)
Paris, France
Laissardière at the 1920 Olympia London International Horse Show. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Marie Auguste du Tremblay de Laissardière |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 15 April 1881 Vault-de-Lugny, France |
| Died | 21 June 1964 (aged 83) Paris, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian |
He fought during both World War I and World War II. Assigned to the Saumur Cavalry School in June 1940,[3] he prevented the capture of the school's horses after the French defeat.[4]
