# Claudius Devernois

_President of the French Rugby League Federation_

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> Claudius Devernois, known as Claude Devernois, was a French industrialist and sports administrator. He was born in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, Loire, and died in Le Coteau, Loire.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 December 1899 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Saint-Just-en-Chevalet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P19))
- **Died:** 18 July 1972 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P570))
- **Place of death:** Le Coteau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P106))
- **Positions held:** president (7 May 1955 – 5 December 1964) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288#P166))

## Questions

**When was Claudius Devernois born?**  
Claudius Devernois was born on 4 December 1899 in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet.

**What positions has Claudius Devernois held?**  
Positions held by Claudius Devernois include: president (1955–1964).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Claudius Devernois](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudius_Devernois) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2977288](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977288) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Claudius Devernois.png by But-Club et le Miroir des sports (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Claudius_Devernois.png)

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