Maurice Raoul-Duval

1866–1916 (age 50)

Biography

Maurice Raoul-Duval was a French aristocrat and accomplished polo player who exemplified the sporting pursuits of the French elite during the Belle Époque. His skill and passion for polo made him a notable figure in the exclusive circles of French equestrian sports and high society.

Raoul-Duval's life was marked by his dedication to the refined pastimes of the French nobility and upper classes. His burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects his social prominence and his place among the distinguished members of French aristocratic society.

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