Famous People with Name Chardon

IJsbrand Chardon            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

IJsbrand Chardon: is a Dutch equestrian and multiple World Champion at the World Equestrian Games.Chardon excels in the driving disciplines in the sport and became World Champion for the first time in 1988 when he won the gold medal in the individual event in Apeldoorn.[1] Two years later he added his second world title, this time in the team event in Stockholm 1990.[2] In Riesenbeck, Germany another two years later he won his second individual gold, this time in the Four-in-Hand World Championships.[2]

Jean-Baptiste Chardon            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Jean-Baptiste Chardon: was a French Jesuit missionary to the Indians in Canada and in the Louisiana territory. Chardon entered the noviciate in the Society of Jesus at Bordeaux on September 7, 1687. He studied at Pau in 1689 and 1690 and taught at the Jesuit college in La Rochelle from 1690 to 1695. He completed his studies at Poitiers in 1695 to 1699.

Michèle Chardonnet            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Michèle Chardonnet: is a French athlete, who competed mainly in the 100 metre hurdles. She competed for France in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, U.S. in the 100 metre hurdles where she won the bronze medal jointly with Kim Turner.