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André Rossignol

1890 – 1960

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Lived 1890 – 1960 (aged 70). André Rossignol was a French racing automobile driver.

André Rossignol (9 August 1890, Paris - 5 December 1960, Paris) was a French racing driver who became the first driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, winning in consecutive years.

Career Rossignol was a driver for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, and had been on their driving team since the inaugural Le Mans in . After having finished eighth and third the first two years, Rossignol and teammate Gérard de Courcelles won the event overall in . The following year, Robert Bloch was assigned to drive with Rossignol, and the race was won once again, with all three Lorraine-Dietrichs finishing on the podium.

After Lorraine-Dietrich chose not to enter cars in the event, Rossignol was hired by Chrysler and partnered with Henri Stoffel in the running. The two finished the race in third place. Rossignol did not participate at Le Mans again.

Rossignol also competed in the 24 Hours of Spa, finishing second in 1925 and sixth in 1928 and 1929 but won in that year's race the class 5.0 in a Chrysler 75 together with Henri Stoffel.

Racing record Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Who was André Rossignol?

racing driver (1890–1960)

When was André Rossignol born?

André Rossignol was born on 9 August 1890 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

When did André Rossignol die?

André Rossignol died on 5 December 1960 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was André Rossignol's occupation?

André Rossignol was a racing automobile driver.

What nationality was André Rossignol?

André Rossignol was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André Rossignol

· Wikidata: Q522596

· DBpedia: André Rossignol

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