Personal information | |
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Full name | Bernard Alexandre Georges Edmond de Pourtalès |
Nationality | Swiss |
Born |
Bellevue, France |
5 June 1870
Died | 6 July 1935 Casablanca, Morocco |
(aged 65)
Sailing career | |
Class(es) | 1 — 2 ton |
Club | SN Genève |
Medal record
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Updated on 8 May 2015. |
Bernard Alexandre George Edmond de Pourtalès (5 June 1870 – 5 July 1935) was a Swiss infantry captain and sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Bellevue, France, and died in Casablanca, Morocco.
In 1900 he was a member of the Swiss boat Lérina, which won the gold medal in the first race of 2-3 ton class and silver medal in the second race of 2-3 ton class. He also participated in the open class, but did not finish. His uncle Hermann and uncle's wife Hélène were also crew members.