Henri Desgrange

French racing cyclist, journalist and organiser of the first tour de france.

Born January 31st, 1865 in 10th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Died August 16th, 1940 at 75 years old in Grimaud. [ref]

Occupations
journalist, lawyer, lawyer's clerk, sport cyclist, track cyclist
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