Thomas Stevens (cyclist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Stevens (cyclist)

Round-the-world, cyclist and writer

Date of Birth: 24-Dec-1854

Place of Birth: Berkhamsted, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1935

Profession: journalist, sport cyclist

Nationality: United States, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Thomas Stevens (born 24 December 1854, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, died London, 24 January 1935) was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle.
He rode a large-wheeled Ordinary, also known as a penny-farthing, from April 1884 to December 1886.
He later searched for Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, investigated the claims of Indian ascetics and became manager of the Garrick Theatre in London.