Jozuë Dupon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJozuë•Dupon
Used nameJozuë•Dupon
Other namesJosué Dupon, Jozué Dupon
Born22 May 1864 in Ichtegem, West-Vlaanderen (BEL)
Died13 October 1935 in Berchem, Antwerpen (BEL)
NOC Belgium
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Jozuë Dupont was a Belgian sculptor who studied in Antwerp and received his Olympic bronze medal for the submission of six plaques on riding topics, although he received his Olympic medal posthumously. From 1905-34 he educated sculptures at the Antwerp Academy. He was a close friend of Jules Lagae and Rembrandt Bugatti and is best known for his monumental bronze sculptures at the Antwerp Zoo.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Art Competitions BEL Jozuë Dupon
Sculpturing, Medals, Open (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes