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Norbert Casteret

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French caver and writer (1897-1987)

FranceHistorical FiguresLived 1897 to 1987 · aged 89
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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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Photos 3

Casteret in 1932Casteret in 1932Casteret in 1924Casteret in 1924

Awards 11

1979Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations
1974Commander of the Legion of Honour
1959Prix du Docteur Binet-Sanglé
1957Officer of the Legion of Honour
1949Knight of the Legion of Honour
1915Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918
Commander of the National Order of Merit
Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914-1918
Médaille de Verdun
Order of Sports Merit
French Order of Academic Palms

Connected to Norbert 6

Nancy HustonAlso won Prix du Docteur Binet-SangléAlbert Séverin RocheAlso won Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918Nicole Girard-ManginAlso won Médaille de VerdunGustavo TrellesAlso won Order of Sports MeritJacques SeydouxAlso won French Order of Academic PalmsJean Alexandre BarréAlso won Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914-1918

About this person

Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1987 · aged 89
Written about in
7 languages

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