Henri Desgrange

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

Summary

Henri Desgrange is a human[1]. His place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1865-01-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Grimaud[4]. He died on +1940-08-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], sport cyclist[7], track cyclist[8], notary's clerk[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henri Desgrange was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Henri Desgrange died in Grimaud[4].
  • Henri Desgrange was born on +1865-01-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri Desgrange died on +1940-08-16T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Henri Desgrange.jpg[24].
  • Henri Desgrange is recorded as male[25].
  • Henri Desgrange's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Henri Desgrange's ISNI is recorded as 000000004169656X[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henri Desgrange was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1865-01-31T00:00:00Z[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] and Tour de France[21], a Grand Tour[30], in France[31], founded in 1903[32]. Things named for Henri Desgrange include Challenge Desgrange-Colombo[33], a sports competition[34], founded in 1948[35].

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 +1940-08-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Grimaud[4]. He is buried at Q110358143[12].

Why It Matters

Henri Desgrange ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Challenge Desgrange-Colombo[33], a sports competition[34], founded in 1948[35].

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . birth certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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