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Robert Samatan (Robert Urban Jean Samatan) was born on 16 April, 1909 in Toulouse, France, is a Former French dual-code international rugby footballer. Discover Robert Samatan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Robert Urban Jean Samatan
Occupation N/A
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 16 April 1909
Birthday 16 April
Birthplace Toulouse, France
Date of death 4 May, 1986
Died Place Antibes, France
Nationality France

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Robert Samatan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Robert Samatan height is 5 ft and Weight 76 kg.

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Height 5 ft
Weight 76 kg
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Robert Samatan Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Samatan worth at the age of 77 years old? Robert Samatan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from France. We have estimated Robert Samatan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1909

Robert Samatan, nicknamed Bob la Science (Toulouse, 16 April 1909 - Antibes, 4 May 1986) was a French rugby union and rugby league footballer.

He debuted for T.O.E.C (rugby union), 1.78m tall and weighing 76 kg at his debut, later he played at left wing for SU Agen (but also as right wing or number eight).

A very powerful player, he is the forerunner of the modern wingers' playing style.

The first player to be inspired by his lively and alert technique was Jean Dauger, who played for Bayonne.

1934

In March 1934, he was dismissed from SU Agen, and was part of the rugby league team of the "Galia's Boys" who made a memorable tour in England under the management and captainship of its creator Jean Galia.

His status as a Pioneer (Galia's Boy) did not qualify him as a French International.

In March 1934, Robert Samatan made an interview for L'Auto after switching to rugby league where he denounced the hypocrisy and the 'shamateurism' within the French Rugby Federation since several years.

Playing then at the Toulouse Lyceum, he received an offer from Annibert (of Stade Toulousain, who later became a member of the French Athletics Federation where he dictated the laws of the full amateurism).

Annibert promised him a success at his exams and numerous advantages and Mr. Furst of Stade Toulousain also proposed him 200 francs per month, which convinced Samatan to sign.

After some months, his salary quadrupled and numerous clubs offered him a better salary like Quillan and Carcassonne, but it is finally Agen through Mr. Armand Bastoul's intermediary which obtained his signature for 25.000 francs and a situation, which later convinced Maurice Porra to join him at Agen for 1.500 francs per month.

He decided to take part of the creation of a French rugby league team with Jean Galia.

Appointed by the latter to convince some players to switch to rugby league, he faced overbids from rugby union clubs which were yet amateur in principle, such as USA Perpignan.

1938

Opting for rugby league, he integrated the Roanne XIII squad where Max Rousié and Jean Dauger played alongside him in 1938.

1951

In 1951, he led the first French tour of a team sport (e.g. France national rugby league team) in Australia and New Zealand.

In his civil life, he worked as wholesaler in the food sector.