Norbert Casteret
French caver and writer (1897-1987) · France · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 89
Norbert Casteret was a famous French caver, adventurer and writer, and is one of the most recognisable names in caving worldwide. Following Édouard-Alfred Martel, Casteret, along with Robert de Joly, became a leading figure of French speleology between the world wars and into the middle of the 20th century.
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1987Died20 July 19871979Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsAward1974Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1959Prix du Docteur Binet-SangléAward1957Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1949Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1915Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918Award1897Born19 August 1897
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Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1987 · aged 89
