He also obtained a French citizenship in order to compete internationally for wrestling.
In 1898 he applied for French citizenship but was refused.
She holds also the French citizenship obtained in December 2012.
In the 1990s he moved to France, taking up French citizenship.
Her kidnapping got the world's attention because of her French citizenship.
He spent the rest of his life in France and obtained the French citizenship.
He was later offered French citizenship, but he refused it.
Originally stateless, he obtained French citizenship both for himself and his family.
It demanded that French citizenship be given to all inhabitants.
At present he lives in Paris and has a French citizenship.