About Augusto Rho
Lived 1888 – 1963 (aged 75). Augusto Rho was an Italian sport cyclist.
Augusto Rho (1 August 1888 – 9 November 1963) was an Italian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1909 Tour de France, the inaugural 1909 Giro d'Italia and several others since, including the 1924 Tour de France. He was 11th in the 1910 Giro d'Italia general classification.
Biography Albert Londres, covering the 1924 Tour de France for Le Parisien, wrote that Rho resembled Gabriele D'Annunzio and sang even when he was last.
Personal life He was married with Adele Moretti and had one daughter Cristina. Augusto Rho is buried in the Cimitero Maggiore di Milano (2nd central ossuary) near his family.
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Who was Augusto Rho?
Italian cyclist
When was Augusto Rho born?
Augusto Rho was born on 1 August 1888 in Milan.
When did Augusto Rho die?
Augusto Rho died on 9 November 1963.
What was Augusto Rho's occupation?
Augusto Rho was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Augusto Rho?
Augusto Rho was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Augusto Rho. https://biography.guide/augusto-rho/
MLA: "Augusto Rho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/augusto-rho/.
Chicago: "Augusto Rho." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/augusto-rho/.
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