Charles, Baron Marion
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Léonce Pierre•Marion |
| Used name | Charles, Baron•Marion |
| Born | 14 January 1887 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines (FRA) |
| Died | 16 November 1944 in Annecy, Haute-Savoie (FRA) |
| Title(s) | 5th Baron Marion |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Charles was the 5th Baron Marion, coming from a family of military officers. He was appointed general in 1942 and served as a prefect for the French Vichy government. After liberation during World War II he was imprisoned in 1944 and sentenced to death by a court martial. From there he was kidnapped and executed by fighters of the French resistance group FTP as a representative of the hated Vichy regime. Marion won both his individual silver medals in the dressage in 1928 and in 1932 with his horse Linon and in 1932 was a member of the victorious French team after placing fourth in 1928.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | FRA |
Charles, Baron Marion | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Linon | 2 | Silver | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Linon / France | 4 | ||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | FRA |
Charles, Baron Marion | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Linon | 2 | Silver | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Linon / France | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (5th Baron Marion)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†16 November 1944. Kidnapped and killed by guerillas.)