Henri Desgrange

Summary

Henri Desgrange is a human^[1]. His place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris^[2]. He was born on January 31, 1865^[3]. He died in Grimaud^[4]. He died on August 16, 1940^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6], sport cyclist^[7], track cyclist^[8], notary's clerk^[9], and lawyer^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Henri Desgrange was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris^[2].
• Henri Desgrange died in Grimaud^[4].
• Henri Desgrange was born on January 31, 1865^[3].
• Henri Desgrange died on August 16, 1940^[5].
• Burial took place at Q110358143^[12].
• Henri Desgrange was married to Jane Deley^[13].
• Henri Desgrange held citizenship in France^[14].
• French was Henri Desgrange's native language^[15].
• Henri Desgrange's professions included journalist^[6].
• Henri Desgrange's professions included sport cyclist^[7].
• Henri Desgrange's professions included track cyclist^[8].
• Henri Desgrange's professions included notary's clerk^[9].
• Henri Desgrange's professions included lawyer^[10].
• Henri Desgrange held the position of director^[16].
• Henri Desgrange held the position of director^[17].
• Among Henri Desgrange's employers was École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr^[18].
• Henri Desgrange's education included a stint at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Henri Desgrange is Q60964589^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Henri Desgrange is Tour de France^[21].
• Henri Desgrange received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[22].
• Henri Desgrange was a member of Académie des sports^[23].
• Henri Desgrange is recorded as male^[24].
• Henri Desgrange's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Henri Desgrange's Commons category is recorded as Henri Desgrange^[26].
• Henri Desgrange's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant^[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Desgrange was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris^[2]. He was born on January 31, 1865^[3]. French was his native language^[15].

Education

Henri Desgrange was educated at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[19]. He earned the academic degree of licence^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6], sport cyclist^[7], track cyclist^[8], notary's clerk^[9], and lawyer^[10]. Among Henri Desgrange's employers was École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr^[18]. Positions held include director^[16], a profession^[29].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q60964589^[20], a literary work^[30] and Tour de France^[21], a Grand Tour^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1903^[33]. Things named for Henri Desgrange include Challenge Desgrange-Colombo^[34], a sports competition^[35], founded in 1948^[36].

Recognition

Henri Desgrange received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[22].

Personal Life

Among Henri Desgrange's spouses was Jane Deley^[13].

Death and Burial

Henri Desgrange died on August 16, 1940^[5]. He died in Grimaud^[4]. He is buried at Q110358143^[12].

Why It Matters

Henri Desgrange has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for him include Challenge Desgrange-Colombo^[34], a sports competition^[35], founded in 1948^[36].

FAQs

Where was Henri Desgrange born?

Henri Desgrange's place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris^[2].

Where did Henri Desgrange die?

Henri Desgrange passed away in Grimaud^[4].

Who was Henri Desgrange married to?

Henri Desgrange's spouses include Jane Deley^[13].

What did Henri Desgrange do for work?

Henri Desgrange worked as journalist^[6], sport cyclist^[7], track cyclist^[8], notary's clerk^[9], and lawyer^[10].

Where did Henri Desgrange go to school?

Henri Desgrange was educated at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[19].

What awards did Henri Desgrange receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[22].