Edwin, Jonkheer Teixeira de Mattos
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edwin Louis•Teixeira de Mattos |
| Used name | Edwin, Jonkheer•Teixeira de Mattos |
| Born | 28 January 1898 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 15 January 1976 in Den Haag (The Hague), Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Title(s) | Jonkheer |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Jonkheer Edwin Teixeira de Mattos came from a noble family with Portuguese roots. His father Henry was a banker. Edwin worked as a Legal Secretary at the Netherlands Government Information Service. In 1928 in St. Moritz he was the first Dutch flagbearer at the Olympic Winter Games. His sister Marie-Louise was grootmeesteres (a chief protocol officer) for Dutch Queen Juliana.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | NED |
Edwin, Jonkheer Teixeira de Mattos | |||
| Four/Five, Men (Olympic) | Netherlands | 12 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | NED |
Edwin, Jonkheer Teixeira de Mattos |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (Jonkheer)