Laurent Clerc
- January 10, 2024
- Sprinter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Laurent Clerc |
| Occupation | Sprinter |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 12, 1972(1972-04-12) |
| Age | 52 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Laurent Clerc Biography
| Name | Laurent Clerc |
| Birthday | Apr 12 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Birth Country | Switzerland |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Eliza Crocker Boardman (m. 1819–1869) |
Laurent Clerc is one of the most popular and richest Sprinter who was born on April 12, 1972 in Switzerland.
Laurent Clerc Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Sprinter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Laurent Clerc is one of the richest Sprinter from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Laurent Clerc 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Laurent Clerc (born 12 April 1972) is a Swiss sprinter. He competed in the men’s 400 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Laurent Clerc Dating?
According to our records, Laurent Clerc married to Eliza Crocker Boardman (m. 1819–1869). As of December 1, 2023, Laurent Clerc’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tommy Ranked on the list of most popular Sprinter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Laurent Clerc celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.
What was Laurent Clerc known for?
Would you believe that the first outstanding deaf teacher in America was a Frenchman? His name was Laurent Clerc. He became a friend of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and together they founded America’s first school for the deaf.
Why was Laurent Clerc important to the deaf community?
Not only was Laurent Clerc co-founder of the first school for the deaf in America, but he was the first great supporter of sign language over oral instruction in America, an advocate for the rights of deaf people, and he inspired the spread of deaf education across the U.S.
Was Laurent Clerc hearing or deaf?
He was applauded for his work by the President, who had attended one of Sicard’s demonstrations in London with Clerc and Massieu. On May 28, 1818, through Gallaudet’s reading of his speech, Clerc addressed the Connecticut Legislature, becoming the first deaf person to ever do so.
What did Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc do for deaf education?
On the way back, Clerc taught Thomas sign language and Thomas taught Clerc English , and together they established the American School for the Deaf in
- Laurent Clerc became the first deaf teacher of deaf students in the United States.
Who is the most famous deaf person?
Helen Keller was a remarkable American educator, disability activist and author. She is the most famous DeafBlind person in history. In 1882, Keller was 18 months old and fell ill with an acute illness which caused her to become deaf, blind and mute.