Henri Pélissier
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Henri Pélissier (pronounced [ɑ̃.ʁi pe.li.sje]; 22 January 1889 – 1 May 1935) was a French racing cyclist from Paris and champion of the 1923 Tour de France. In addition to his 29 career victories, he was known for his long-standing feud with Tour founder Henri Desgrange and for protesting against the conditions endured by riders in the early years of the Tour. He was killed by his lover with the gun that his wife had used to commit suicide.[1]
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Full name | Henri Pélissier |
Born | (1889-01-22)22 January 1889 Paris, France |
Died | 1 May 1935(1935-05-01) (aged 46) Dampierre, France |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
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