Charles Terront, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Terront

French racing cyclist

Date of Birth: 09-Apr-1857

Place of Birth: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 31-Oct-1932

Profession: sport cyclist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Charles Terront (9 April 1857 – 31 October 1932) was the first major French cycling star.
He won sprint, middle distance and endurance events in Europe and the United States.
In September 1891 he won the first Paris–Brest–Paris cycle race, which at 1,196 kilometres (743 mi) was more than double the length of any previous event.
He rode a Humber bicycle fitted with prototype removable pneumatic tyres made by Michelin.He won 54 major events over his 15-year career, was 'Champion of France' twice and 'Champion of Great Britain' twice.

Henri Meyer (1841–1899)
Alternative names	Reyem; Henri Mayer
Description	French caricaturist and illustrator
Date of birth/death	6 March 1841	18 July 1899
Location of birth/death	Mulhouse	Thiais
Authority control	: Q3131638 VIAF: 96603524 ISNI: 0000 0001 1057 4911 ULAN: 500124916 LCCN: no2016080312 GND: 142946001 WorldCat



Alternative names	Fortuné Louis Méaulle, Fortuné-Louis Méaulle
Description	French engraver
Date of birth/death	11 April 1844	May 1916
Location of birth	Angers
Authority control	: Q3078590 VIAF: 19249590 ISNI: 0000 0001 0958 5218 ULAN: 500067413 LCCN: no92030245 GND: 124674437 WorldCat