Théodore Vienne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Théodore Vienne

French textile manufacturer and co-founder of Paris–Roubaix

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1864

Place of Birth: Roubaix, Hauts-de-France, France

Date of Death: 01-Mar-1921

Profession: businessperson, journalist, patron of the arts, sports official

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Théodore Vienne, also known as Théo Vienne, (28 July 1864 – 1 March 1921) was a textile manufacturer in Roubaix who with Maurice Perez founded the Paris–Roubaix cycle race in 1896 (One of the oldest cycle races in the world.). Vienne was born in Roubaix France on 28 July 1864.
He was a sports entrepreneur, building Roubaix velodrome and the town's bullfighting ring.
He also promoted Greco-Roman wrestling, professional boxing and billiards.
He was described by the New York Times as "the leading fight promoter of France." He owned the Grande Roue de Paris (then the largest Ferris wheel in the world) and founded the 'Wonderland Français' sports arena in Luna Park, Paris.