Olympic sailor (1876–1956).
Born December 11th, 1876 in Antwerp.
Died February 9th, 1956 at 79 years old
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson