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Henri Desgrange

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Henri Desgrange

Birth
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France
Death
16 Aug 1940 (aged 75)
Grimaud, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Burial
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France Add to Map
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French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.
French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.

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  • Maintained by: Neil Funkhouser
  • Originally Created by: Rolo
  • Added: May 6, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26635688/henri-desgrange: accessed ), memorial page for Henri Desgrange (31 Jan 1865–16 Aug 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26635688, citing Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France; Maintained by Neil Funkhouser (contributor 46781068).