Charles, Baron Marion
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Léonce Pierre•Marion |
| Used name | Charles, Baron•Marion |
| Born | 14 January 1887 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines (FRA) |
| Died | 16 November 1944 (aged 57 years 10 months 2 days) in Annecy, Haute-Savoie (FRA) |
| Title(s) | 5th Baron Marion |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Charles was the 5th Baron Marion, coming from a family of military officers. He was appointed general in 1942 and served as a prefect for the French Vichy government. After liberation during World War II he was imprisoned in 1944. While awaiting trial he was kidnapped and executed by fighters of the French resistance group FTP as a representative of the hated Vichy regime. Marion won both his individual silver medals in the dressage in 1928 and in 1932 with his horse Linon and in 1932 was a member of the victorious French team after placing fourth in 1928.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | FRA |
Charles, Baron Marion | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Linon | 2 | Silver | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Linon / France | 4 | ||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | FRA |
Charles, Baron Marion | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Linon | 2 | Silver | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Linon / France | 1 | Gold |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (5th Baron Marion)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†16 November 1944. Kidnapped and killed by guerillas.)