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Charles Rigoulot

Charles Rigoulot

1903–1962

Nationality
France
Occupation
weightlifter

Charles Jean Rigoulot (3 November 1903 – 22 August 1962) was a French weightlifter, professional wrestler, racing driver, strongman and actor. Rigoulot was born in Le Vesinet, France and began to train with weights as a child.

Incarceration history

  1. Stalag II-D
    Dates unknown

Biography

Charles Jean Rigoulot (3 November 1903 – 22 August 1962) was a French weightlifter, professional wrestler, racing driver, strongman and actor. Rigoulot was born in Le Vesinet, France and began to train with weights as a child. He was observed by weight trainer Jean Dame lifting heavy lithograph stones when Rigoulot was 16-years-old and Dame began to train and coach the teenager.