Charles Samuel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles•Samuel
Used nameCharles•Samuel
Born29 December 1862 in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
Died3 February 1938 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes (FRA)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Belgian artist Charles Samuel married French pianist Clotilde Kleeberg (1866-1909) and his second marriage was to the painter and sculptor Juliette Blum. He studied engraving, sculpture, and medal-making. Early in his career he was trained to be a jeweler but changed direction when he studied to be a sculptor at the Royal Belgium Academy in Bruxelles. Around 1890 he stayed in Italy and in 1905 he built a studio at Ixelles. Samuel was a sculptor, graphic artist and medalist and worked in stone, marble, bronze, and wood. He created numerous monuments and building sculptures. He exhibited widely including at the Paris Salon and the Ghent Salon, earning much critical success, and winning several awards.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Art Competitions BEL Charles Samuel
Sculpturing, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) HC