Raymond Poulidor

French cyclist (1936–2019)
Person human Q435462
Raymond Poulidor
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Raymond Poulidor

Summary

Raymond Poulidor is a human[1]. He was born in Masbaraud-Mérignat[2]. He was born on April 15, 1936[3]. He died in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[4]. He died on November 13, 2019[5]. He worked as a sport cyclist[6] and hairdresser[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Poulidor's place of birth was Masbaraud-Mérignat[2].
  • Raymond Poulidor passed away in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[4].
  • Raymond Poulidor was born on April 15, 1936[3].
  • Raymond Poulidor died on November 13, 2019[5].
  • Raymond Poulidor is buried at Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[9].
  • A child of Raymond Poulidor was Corinne van der Poel-Poulidor[10].
  • Raymond Poulidor held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Raymond Poulidor's native language[12].
  • Raymond Poulidor's professions included sport cyclist[6].
  • Raymond Poulidor worked as a hairdresser[7].
  • Raymond Poulidor received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Raymond Poulidor received the Champion des champions français de L'Équipe[14].
  • Raymond Poulidor received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Raymond Poulidor was influenced by Maurice Mességué[16].
  • Raymond Poulidor is recorded as male[17].
  • Raymond Poulidor's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Raymond Poulidor's member of sports team is recorded as Mercier[19].
  • Raymond Poulidor's Commons category is recorded as Raymond Poulidor[20].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary edema[21].
  • Raymond Poulidor was part of the conflict Algerian War[22].
  • Raymond Poulidor's sport is recorded as road bicycle racing[23].
  • Raymond Poulidor's family name is recorded as Poulidor[24].
  • Raymond Poulidor's given name is recorded as Raymond[25].
  • Raymond Poulidor's significant event is recorded as funeral[26].
  • Raymond Poulidor's relative is recorded as Adrie van der Poel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Masbaraud-Mérignat[2], Raymond Poulidor… he was born on April 15, 1936[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sport cyclist[6] and hairdresser[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Champion des champions français de L'Équipe[14]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[30], in France[31].

Personal Life

A child of Raymond Poulidor was Corinne van der Poel-Poulidor[10].

Death and Burial

Raymond Poulidor died on November 13, 2019[5]. He died in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary edema[21]. He is buried at Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[9].

Why It Matters

Raymond Poulidor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Poulidor born?

Born in Masbaraud-Mérignat[2], Raymond Poulidor…

Where did Raymond Poulidor die?

Raymond Poulidor died in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat[4].

What did Raymond Poulidor do for work?

Raymond Poulidor worked as sport cyclist[6] and hairdresser[7].

What awards did Raymond Poulidor receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Champion des champions français de L'Équipe[14], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . dhnet.be. dhnet.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . lequipe.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in Vuelta a España, Tour de France, 1961 Super Prestige Pernod +10
    Given name Raymond
    Country for sport France
    Instance of human
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