José Álvarez de Bohórquez
Encyclopedia
José , Marqués de los Trujillos (Marquess
of the Trujillos) (23 March 1895 – 27 February 1993) was a Spanish
horse rider
. Álvarez de Bohórquez competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
and won the team jumping gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics
. His name is also shortened to José Álvarez de Bohórquez, José Á. de Bohórquez, or José Álvarez.
, Spain
.Karlsson 1998, cited.DBO, cited.
In the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris
, he finished ninth in the individual jumping
and placed eighth as part of the Spanish team in the team jumping
with his horse Acabado.MDC 2000, cited.
In the 1928 Summer Olympics
in Amsterdam
he finished tenth in the individual jumping
and won the gold medal as part of the Spanish team in the team jumping
with his horse Zalamero.
Álvarez de Bohórquez died on 27 February in 1993.
Marquess
A marquess or marquis is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The term is also used to translate equivalent oriental styles, as in imperial China, Japan, and Vietnam...
of the Trujillos) (23 March 1895 – 27 February 1993) was a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
. Álvarez de Bohórquez competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
and won the team jumping gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
. His name is also shortened to José Álvarez de Bohórquez, José Á. de Bohórquez, or José Álvarez.
Biography
José Álvarez de Bohórquez was born on 23 March 1895, in MadridMadrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.Karlsson 1998, cited.DBO, cited.
In the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, he finished ninth in the individual jumping
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
and placed eighth as part of the Spanish team in the team jumping
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
with his horse Acabado.MDC 2000, cited.
In the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
he finished tenth in the individual jumping
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
and won the gold medal as part of the Spanish team in the team jumping
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
with his horse Zalamero.
Álvarez de Bohórquez died on 27 February in 1993.
External links
- Photo of José Álvarez in 1924 on Acabado (2nd picture, hover mouse for tooltip) at MasDeCaballos.com
- Photo of José Álvarez in 1928 on Zalamero at TopFoto.co.uk