Henri Desgrange
Deceased Q436679

Henri Desgrange

French racing cyclist, journalist and organiser of the first Tour de France (1865–1940)

Born: January 31, 1865 (1865) · 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris
Died: August 16, 1940 (1940) · Grimaud
Age at death: 75 years
Nationality France
Occupation journalist, lawyer, notary's clerk, sport cyclist, track cyclist
Education Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour
Employer École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Position held director
Gender male

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