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Jacques Balsan

French aviator and businessman (1868-1956) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 88

Louis Jacques Balsan was a French aviator and industrialist, who was the second husband of society beauty Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough. He married her immediately after her divorce from the 9th Duke of Marlborough in 1921.

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Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Colonial Medal
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Aeronautical Medal
Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France

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Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1956 · aged 88