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Henri Desgrange
January 31, 1865 – August 16, 1940
French racing cyclist, journalist and organiser of the first Tour de France (1865–1940)
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Henri Desgrange was editor of the French sports newspaper L'Auto and founder of the Tour de France.
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- Birthday · January 31
- Anniversary · August 16
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