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Ettore Caffaratti

Olympic medal record
Representing Italy
Men's Equestrian
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team eventing
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Individual eventing
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team jumping
Ettore Caffaritti
Born12 May 1886
Pinerolo, Kingdom of Italy
Died9 January 1969 (aged 82)
Milan, Italy
Allegiance Kingdom of Italy
Service/branch Royal Italian Army
RankGenerale di Brigata
Commands held22nd Colonial Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
  • East Africa Campaign
AwardsSilver Medal of Military Valor

Ettore Caffaratti (May 12, 1886 – January 9, 1969) was an Italian horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also served as a general in the Royal Italian Army during World War II.

Biography

In 1920 he and his horse Caniche won the silver medal in the team eventing and the bronze medal in the individual eventing. He also won the bronze medal in the team show jumping competition with his horse Tradittore.

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