Jean Borotra
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Summary
Jean Borotra was born on August 13, 1898[1], in Arbonne[2]. He died on July 17, 1994[3], in Arbonne[4]. He worked as a tennis player[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,378 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Biarritz[8]
- Spouse: Janine Bourdin[9], John Gerald de Forest[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports[12]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[13], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[14], Lycée Saint-Louis[15], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], Order of the Francisque[20], Resistance Medal[21], Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], International Tennis Hall of Fame[23], Silver Olympic Order[24]
- Member of: Association for the Defence of the Memory of Marshal Pétain[25], The Four Musketeers[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of sports team: France Davis Cup team[28]
- Member of political party: French Social Party[29]
- Commons category: Jean Borotra[30]
- Handedness: right-handedness[31]
- Doubles record: 0–1[32]
- Singles record: 103–22[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[34], World War I[35]
- Sport: tennis[36]
- Family name: Borotra[37]
- Given name: Jean[38]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[39]
- Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[40], tennis at the 1924 Summer Olympics – men's doubles[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Nickname: Le Basque Bondissant (The Bounding Basque)[43], Bounding Basque[44], Vasco saltarín[45], Basque bondissant[46], Létající Bask[47], springende Baske[48]
- Birth name: Jean Laurent Robert Borotra[49]
- Country for sport: France[50]
- Name in native language: Jean Borotra[51]
Why It Matters
Jean Borotra has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Jean Borotra born?
Jean Borotra's place of birth was Arbonne[2].
Where did Jean Borotra die?
Jean Borotra passed away in Arbonne[4].
Who was Jean Borotra married to?
Jean Borotra's spouses include Janine Bourdin[9] and John Gerald de Forest[10].
What did Jean Borotra do for work?
Jean Borotra worked as a tennis player[5] and military officer[6].
Where did Jean Borotra go to school?
Jean Borotra was educated at École polytechnique[13], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[14], Lycée Saint-Louis[15], and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[16].
What awards did Jean Borotra receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], and Order of the Francisque[20].