Nankin (b. April 15, 1957) is a half-bred stallion, son of the Thoroughbred Fra Diavolo, founder of the Selle Français stud-book.
Nankin was born on April 15, 1957, at the breeder Alfred J. Brohier's[1] farm in Audouville-la-Hubert, Manche.
[2] Nankin is the sire of the Olympic champion Talisman B,[4] born in 1963 and ridden by Paul Schockemöhle, as well as Faon Rouge (1971), Espionne Rouge (1970),[5] Dirka (1969, ISO 156),[6] the dam of Quidam de Revel (ridden by Nelson Pessoa), Doris, and Epson, brother of French Cancan.
His sons include the stallions Foudre de Guerre (1971),[7] Nidor Platière (1979), Kouglof II (1976), and Uriel (1964).
[8] Many international sport horse stud-books seek the descendants of Nankin.