Rodolphe Louis Agassiz

Also known as R. L. Agassiz, Rodolphe Agassiz, Rodolphe L. Agassiz

Rodolphe Louis Agassiz was an American polo player, businessman, and clubman. He participated in the International Polo Cup, representing America. He was a ten goal polo champion at the international level. He left polo in 1914 to manage his business interests. Agassiz served as president and chairman of the board of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company and of numerous other copper-related companies.

Occupation: polo player
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 3, 1871
Died: July 31, 1933

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Rodolphe Louis Agassiz (September 3, 1871 – July 31, 1933) was an American polo player. He later became chairman of the board of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. Biography Agassiz was born on September 3, 1871, to Alexander Agassiz (1835–1910) and Anna Russell (1840–1873). His brothers were George Russell Agassiz (1861–1951) and Maximilian Agassiz (1866–1943). He graduated from Harvard University. A ten goal polo champion, in 1888, The New York Times reported that he was thrown from his horse in Newport, Rhode Island, and seriously injured. Agassiz participated in the 1902 International Polo Cup. He died on July 31, 1933.

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Also known as R. L. Agassiz, Rodolphe Agassiz, Rodolphe L. Agassiz

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About Rodolphe Louis Agassiz

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