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Philippe d'Ursel

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Philippe Marie Eugène, Count d'Ursel
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born28 June 1920
Bern, Switzerland
Died26 March 2017(2017-03-26) (aged 96)
Sport
SportAlpine skiing

Philippe Marie Eugène, Count d'Ursel (28 June 1920 – 26 March 2017) was a Swiss-born Belgian alpine skier and a member of the Ursel family.

He was born in Bern, Switzerland in June 1920 and was a grandson of count Charles d'Ursel. Count d'Ursel competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz and finished 70th in a field of 111 competitors in the men's downhill event and 39th in a field of 78 competitors in the men's combined event.[1] Count d'Ursel died in March 2017 in Oostkamp, Belgium at the age of 96.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (March 23, 2010). "Philippe, Count d'Ursel Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  2. ^ "Avis de décès - Comte Philippe d'URSEL". Altenloh and Greindl. March 26, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.(in French)