Louis, Comte d'Havrincourt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameLouis Henri Gérard Antoine Pierre Marie•de Cardevac d'Havrincourt
Used nameLouis, Comte•d'Havrincourt
Born29 June 1863 in Lapalisse, Allier (FRA)
Died19 July 1928 (aged 65 years 20 days) in Paris VIIe, Paris (FRA)
Title(s)Comte (Count)
NOC France

Biography

Louis, Comte d’Havrincourt participated in equestrian events at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He was entered on three horses, all of whom he owned, but he is only known to have competed aboard Mavourneen, a 6-year-old chestnut mare. Comte d’Havrincourt also rode in the hacks and hunter event in 1900, although placing fourth in that competition was Paul Haëntjens, who rode Mavourneen. Comte d’Havrincourt wrote several books on equestrian training and competition.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) FRA Louis, Comte d'Havrincourt
Individual, Open (Olympic) Mavourneen AC
Individual, Open (Olympic) Dolly NP
Individual, Open (Olympic) Grisette NP
Shooting FRA Louis, Comte d'Havrincourt
Live Pigeon Shooting, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =33
Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) FRA Louis, Comte d'Havrincourt
Hacks and Hunter Combined, Open (Olympic) AC

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