Emile Cornellie
Encyclopedia
Emile François Cornellie (15 August 1869 – 27 December 1945) was a Belgian
sailor
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
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He was a crew member of the Belgian boat Edelweiß, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class (1907 rating).
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
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He was a crew member of the Belgian boat Edelweiß, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class (1907 rating).