Rene La Montagne Explained

Rene Morgan La Montagne (December 23, 1882 – April 23, 1948) was an American polo player who in 1914 won the International Polo Cup.^[1]

Biography

He was born on December 23, 1882, to Rene Lorenzo La Montagne (1856–1910).^[2] In 1920 he married Grace Argo Garrett.^[3]

He died in 1948 in Southampton, New York.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: La Montagne Will Play On Polo Team. Wins Position at No. 1 After Hard, Gruelling Match at Meadow Brook . In the fastest and most gruelling polo match of the practice season, Rene La Montagne yesterday won a position on the American polo team which will play the English team at Meadow Brook for the Westchester Cup. Yesterday's match was so severe on both players and ponies that it was stopped after six periods had been played. . . May 31, 1914 . 2011-03-04 .
2. News: Rene La Montagne Dead . Polo Player, Prominent in Many Clubs, a Victim of Typhoid Fever., Rene La Montagne, well known socially and in sport, died at his home at Far Rockaway, ... . . October 15, 1910 . 2011-03-04 .
3. News: Rene La Montagne's Wedding A Surprise. Polo Player and Social Leader Married Mrs. Grace A. Garrett of Ohio on Monday. . Rene M. La Montagne of 673 Fifth Avenue and Mrs. Grace Argo Garrett were married on Monday, the announcement of which appears among the marriage notices of these columns. Mr. La Montagne, who is widely known socially ... . . December 29, 1920 . 2011-03-04 .
4. News: Rene La Montagne . March 29, 2024 . . April 24, 1948 . 63 . subscription.