Désiré Acket

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDésiré Antoine•Acket
Used nameDésiré•Acket
Born4 May 1905 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL)
Died29 July 1987 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Désiré Acket married the painter Nelly Degouy, who also participated in the 1932 art competitions. They both worked as artists, wood carvers and draftsmen. Acket became known for his small graphics, bookplates, work calendars and book illustrations. He studied and lived in his hometown of Antwerp.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Art Competitions BEL Désiré Acket
Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) AC
Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) AC

Olympic family relations