José, Conde de Figueroa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | José María•de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez |
| Used name | José, Conde•de Figueroa |
| Born | 24 December 1897 in Madrid, Madrid (ESP) |
| Died | 20 October 1920 in Tafersit, Oriental (MAR) |
| Title(s) | Conde (Count) de Romanones |
| NOC |  Spain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
José de Figueroa and his brothers Álvaro and Luis were sons of the Count of Romanones, a liberal politician and president of the Government of Spain on several occasions between 1912 and 1919, and nephews of the Marquis de Villamejor, the first IOC Member from Spain. José is best remembered as a member of the Spain polo team that took part in the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal, although he was an alternate, and did not play. Just a few months after the Games he was killed in action during the Second Rif War with local rebels in Morocco.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Polo | ESP |
José, Conde de Figueroa | |||
| Polo, Men (Olympic) | Spain | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Álvaro, Conde de Figueroa
- Brother of Luis, Conde de Figueroa
- Nephew of Gonzalo, Conde de Villamejor
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (Conde (Count) de Romanones)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†20 October 1920. Killed in action during the Rif War with Morocco.)