Federico Caprilli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Federico Caprilli

Italian equestrian

Date of Birth: 08-Apr-1868

Place of Birth: Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Death: 06-Dec-1907

Profession: military personnel, show jumping, equestrian, soldier

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Captain Federico Caprilli (8 April 1868 - 6 December 1907) was an Italian cavalry officer and equestrian who revolutionized the jumping seat.
His position, now called the "forward seat," formed the modern-day technique used by all jumping riders today.