Louis Alexandre Despeyroux
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis Alexandre•Despeyroux |
| Used name | Louis Alexandre•Despeyroux |
| Other names | L. A. Montal, Louis Montal |
| Born | 16 July 1881 in Cahors, Lot (FRA) |
| Died | 1 October 1972 in Épinay-sur-Orge, Essonne (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Under the pen name L. A. Montal, Louis Alexandre Despeyroux was a French writer and graphic artist, who later worked mainly as an illustrator. His most famous books were the collection of poems “Prières à Myotis” from 1921 and “Paris, la ville aux cent visages” from 1948, which he illustrated himself. Despeyroux represented France in 1924 with the poem “Sur les cimes” and the novel “Arcamba”.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | FRA |
Lionel Montal | |||
| Literature, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| Literature, Open (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Clerics (Roman Catholic priest)