Nationality Swiss Role Sailor Name Hermann Pourtales | Club Union des Yachtsmen Class(es) 1 — 2 ton | |
Full name Hermann Alexandre de Pourtales Born 31 March 1847 ( 1847-03-31 ) Neuchatel, Switzerland Died November 28, 1904, Geneva, Switzerland Olympic medals Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics – 1 to 2 ton People also search for Bernard de Pourtales | ||
Hermann Alexander de Pourtalès (31 March 1847 in Neuchâtel – 28 November 1904 in Geneva) was a Swiss sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was a member of the Swiss boat Lérina, which won the gold medal in the first race of 1 — 2 ton and silver medal in the second race of 1 — 2 ton class. He also participated in the open class, but did not finish. His wife Hélène and nephew Bernard were crew members.
De Pourtalès son Guy de Pourtalès was an author.
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