Henri Desgrange
(1865-1940)
French racing cyclist, journalist and organiser of the first Tour de France – Henri Desgrange was born in 10th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France) on January 31st, 1865 and died in Grimaud (Commune in Var, France) on August 16th, 1940 at the age of 75. Today Henri Desgrange would be 159 years old.
Age
how old was Henri Desgrange when he died?
75
Henri Desgrange died in 1940 at the age of 75.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 31st, 1865 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | 10th arrondissement of Paris One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France |
| Death Date | August 16th, 1940 (Friday) |
| Death place | Grimaud Commune in Var, France |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox 牛 |
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Birthday
When was Henri Desgrange born?
Henri Desgrange was born on January 31st, 1865.
Death
When did Henri Desgrange die?
Henri Desgrange died on August 16th, 1940 at the age of 75 in Grimaud (Commune in Var, France). Today Henri Desgrange would be 159 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Henri Desgrange born?
10th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France).
Death place
Where did Henri Desgrange die?
Grimaud (Commune in Var, France).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Henri Desgrange?
Henri Desgrange was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Henri Desgrange have?
Henri Desgrange was born in 1865 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Ox.
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