Louis de Champsavin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis Marie Joseph•Le Beschu de Champsavin |
| Used name | Louis•de Champsavin |
| Born | 24 November 1867 in Assérac, Loire-Atlantique (FRA) |
| Died | 20 December 1916 in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique (FRA) |
| Measurements | 166 cm |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Louis de Champsavin was a career military officer who joined the 20e Régiment de Chasseurs in the late 19th century. He competed at the 1900 Olympics in equestrian events but eventually rose to a rank of commandant in the French military. During World War I he was given the Croix de Guerre with Palms and was twice mentioned in despatches for bravery. He was placed in charge of the Fort de Tavannes during the Battle of Verdun and was badly injured by German gas warfare. De Champsavin was evacuated to a military hospital at Nantes where he later died from his injuries.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | FRA |
Louis de Champsavin | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Terpsichore | 3 | Bronze | |||
| Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | FRA |
Louis de Champsavin | ||||
| Hacks and Hunter Combined, Open (Olympic) | Terpsichore |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†20 December 1916. Killed in action in World War I.)