Émile De Schepper
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Émile Joseph•De Schepper |
| Used name | Émile•De Schepper |
| Born | 27 July 1885 in Gent (Ghent), Oost-Vlaanderen (BEL) |
| Died | 12 May 1940 in Namur, Namur (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Died in the defense of Namur during the German invasion in World War II. He was posthumously awarded a Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold with palms. He’s buried in the Gent Westerbegraafsplaats in Ghent.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Fencing | BEL |
Émile De Schepper | |||
| Foil, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 5 p1 r2/3 | |||||
| Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) | Belgium | =6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†12 May 1940 Died during the defense of Namur)