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Henri Desgrange

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Henri Desgrange's Historical Timeline

  1. Henri Desgrange is born

    Henri Desgrange is born

  2. Henri Desgrange establishes world's 1st bicycle world record, travelling 35.325 km (21.95 miles) an hour

    Henri Desgrange establishes world's 1st bicycle world record, travelling 35.325 km (21.95 miles) an hour

  3. Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange create the Tour de France bicycle race

    Henri Desgrange was a 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henri Desgrange born?
Henri Desgrange was born on 1865-01-31.
What historical events involved Henri Desgrange?
Henri Desgrange was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Henri Desgrange is born, Henri Desgrange establishes world's 1st bicycle world record, travelling 35.325 km (21.95 miles) an hour, Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange create the Tour de France bicycle race.
When did Henri Desgrange die?
Henri Desgrange died on 1940-01-01.

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