| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1911 Frösön, Sweden |
| Died | 11 March 1997 (aged 85) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Hubert Wathier August de Bèsche (7 July 1911 – 11 March 1997) was a Swedish foil and sabre fencer. He competed in three events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also a diplomat and Foreign Service officer. He served as the Swedish Ambassador to the United States from 1964 to 1973 and to Denmark 1973 to 1977.
Awards and decorations
Honorary Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (June 1956)[2]
References
- ↑ "Hubert de Bèsche Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ↑ "Många ordnar utdelade vid drottningbesöket" [Many orders awarded at the Queen's visit]. Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). 9 June 1956. p. A13. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
External links
- Hubert de Bèsche at Olympedia
- Hubert de Bèsche at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
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