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Gaston Gradis

French businessman (1889-1968) · France · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 78

Gaston Gradis was a French businessman and explorer. He came from a wealthy family of Bordeaux shipowners. After serving as an artillery captain in World War I, he became the head of various transport and trading businesses. He is known for having undertaken the first crossing of the Sahara by automobile in 1924.

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Awards

Prix Duveyrier1925
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Colonial Medal
Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star
Officer of the Order of the Black Star
Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia
Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Citation À l'ordre de l'armée

About this person

Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1968 · aged 78

The same award as Gaston

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