Jacques Anquetil
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Summary
Jacques Anquetil was born on January 8, 1934[1], in Mont-Saint-Aignan[2]. He died on November 18, 1987[3], in Rouen[4]. He worked as a sport cyclist[5] and athlete[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,440 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q110357495[8]
- Child: Christopher Anquetil[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Field of work: cycling[11]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Champion des champions français de L'Équipe[13], Knight of the National Order of Merit[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of sports team: Bic[16], Ford France-Hutchinson[17], Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop[18], Helyett-Hutchinson[19], La Perle-Hutchinson[20]
- Commons category: Jacques Anquetil[21]
- Position played on team / speciality: stage race[22], rouleur[23]
- Cause of death: stomach cancer[24]
- Residence: Rouen[25], La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel[26]
- Sport: road bicycle racing[27]
- Family name: Anquetil[28]
- Given name: Jacques[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Participant in: Vuelta an España[31], Tour de France[32], 1952 Summer Olympics[33], 1957 Challenge Desgrange-Colombo[34], 1959 Super Prestige Pernod[35], 1961 Super Prestige Pernod[36], 1962 Super Prestige Pernod[37], 1963 Super Prestige Pernod[38], 1964 Super Prestige Pernod[39], 1965 Super Prestige Pernod[40], 1966 Super Prestige Pernod[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Nickname: Maître Jacques[43]
- Birth name: Jacques Eugène Ernest Anquetil[44]
- Country for sport: France[45]
- Name in native language: Jacques Anquetil[46]
- Different from: Jacques Anquetil[47]
- Height: 176 cm[48]
- Mass: 70 kg[49]
- Significant person: Christian Biville[50]
Why It Matters
Jacques Anquetil has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jacques Anquetil born?
Jacques Anquetil was born in Mont-Saint-Aignan[2].
Where did Jacques Anquetil die?
Jacques Anquetil died in Rouen[4].
What did Jacques Anquetil do for work?
Jacques Anquetil worked as a sport cyclist[5] and athlete[6].
What awards did Jacques Anquetil receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Champion des champions français de L'Équipe[13], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[14].