Henri Rougier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henri Rougier

racing driver, winner of the first Monte Carlo Rally

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1876

Place of Birth: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Date of Death: 22-Jul-1956

Profession: businessperson, engineer, aircraft pilot, racing automobile driver, rally driver

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Henri Louis Rougier, (28 October 1876 – July 1956) was a French sportsman, racing cyclist, pioneer aeroplane pilot and sporting motorist.
He is best remembered for his victory in the inaugural Monte Carlo Rally when he drove his Turcat-Méry from Paris to Monte Carlo, but he was also a regular competitor in both 'City to City' and Grand Prix races.On 18 November 1909 he was awarded Aviator's Certificate number 11 by the Aéro-Club de France.
Throughout 1909 and 1910 he was a very successful competitor at Air shows and Grands Prix throughout Europe.Rougier was a successful entrepreneur, owning the Paris agency for Turcat-Méry motor cars, and using his motor racing and rallying prowess to garner publicity.
After World War I he manufactured a limited number of Rougier motor cars, based on Turcat-Méry chassis but with mechanical design improvements and exclusive coach-built bodies.Rougier was appointed Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, plus being awarded the Croix de guerre and the 'Medal of Aeronautics'.