René Lacoste
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Summary
René Lacoste was born on July 2, 1904[1], in Paris[2]. He died on October 12, 1996[3], in Saint-Jean-de-Luz[4]. He worked as a tennis player[5], entrepreneur[6], tennis coach[7], fashion designer[8], and coach[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,120 views/month, #6,763 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[11]
- Spouse: Simone de la Chaume[12]
- Child: Catherine Lacoste[13], Michel Lacoste[14], Bernard Lacoste[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Field of work: tennis[17], clothing industry[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], International Tennis Hall of Fame[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of sports team: France Davis Cup team[22]
- Part of: The Four Musketeers[23]
- Commons category: René Lacoste[24]
- Cause of death: cancer[25]
- Handedness: right-handedness[26]
- Singles record: 76–10[27]
- Sport: tennis[28]
- Family name: Lacoste[29]
- Given name: René[30]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Participant in: tennis at the 1924 Summer Olympics – men's doubles[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Nickname: Le Crocodile[35]
- Birth name: Jean René Lacoste[36]
- Country for sport: France[37]
- Name in native language: René Lacoste[38]
- End of work period: 1932[39]
Why It Matters
René Lacoste has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was René Lacoste born?
René Lacoste's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did René Lacoste die?
René Lacoste passed away in Saint-Jean-de-Luz[4].
Who was René Lacoste married to?
René Lacoste's spouses include Simone de la Chaume[12].
What did René Lacoste do for work?
René Lacoste worked as a tennis player[5], entrepreneur[6], tennis coach[7], fashion designer[8], and coach[9].
What awards did René Lacoste receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19] and International Tennis Hall of Fame[20].