Maurice Raoul-Duval facts for kids
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Maurice Raoul-Duval
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Maurice Raoul-Duval en 1898 (polo)
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| Born | 27 April 1866 Le Pecq, France
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| Died | 5 May 1916 (aged 50) |
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Hon. Frances Venables-Vernon
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| Children | Sonia Raoul-Duval |
| Parent(s) | Fernand Raoul-Duval Henriette Dassier |
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Representing a  Mixed team |
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| Bronze | 1900 Paris | Team competition |
Maurice Raoul-Duval was a French polo player. He was born on April 27, 1866, and sadly passed away on May 5, 1916. He is famous for competing in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Early Life and Polo Beginnings
Maurice Raoul-Duval was born in Le Pecq, France. His father, Fernand Raoul-Duval, was a mining engineer. Maurice and his brothers, René and Charles, were very important in bringing the sport of polo to France. They helped start the Paris Polo Club in 1892. This club became a key place for polo players in France.
Polo Career Highlights
Maurice Raoul-Duval was a talented polo player. In 1900, he was part of the Bagatelle Polo Club de Paris team. This team won a bronze medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. He also played for the Compiègne Polo Club team in the same tournament.
By 1905, many people thought he was "the best player on the Continent." He was also well-known in England. He helped his team win the Rugby Autumn Tournament in both 1903 and 1904.
Family Life
In 1910, Maurice married Frances Lawrance Venables-Vernon. She was the daughter of George Venables-Vernon, who was the 7th Baron Vernon. After they got married, they lived at a place called the Château de Marolles.
Maurice and Frances had one daughter:
- Sonia Raoul-Duval (1912–1997). She later married Arnaud de Contades.
A Hero in World War I
Sadly, Maurice Raoul-Duval was killed while fighting in World War I. He died in Verdun, France, on May 5, 1916. His bravery during the war is remembered.
His Grandchildren
Through his daughter Sonia, Maurice became a grandfather after his death. His grandchildren were:
- Arnold de Contades (1933–2018)
- Anne de Contades (born in 1936), who married Michel d'Ornano.
See also
- List of Olympians killed in World War I
