About Charles Laeser
Lived 1879 – 1959 (aged 79). Charles Laeser was a Swiss sport cyclist.
Charles Laeser (Geneva, 12 September 1879 — Geneva, 28 July 1959) was a Swiss professional road bicycle racer. Laeser entered 1903 Tour de France, the first edition of the race. He did not finish the third stage, but according to the rules then, he was still allowed to start the next stage. He started and even won the fourth stage, thus becoming the first foreign Tour de France stage winner. Laeser also entered the 1904 Tour de France, but did finish any stage.
Major results
1903 1903 Tour de France: Winner stage 4
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Laeser?
road bicycle racer (1879-1959)
When was Charles Laeser born?
Charles Laeser was born on 12 September 1879 in Geneva.
When did Charles Laeser die?
Charles Laeser died on 28 July 1959 in Geneva.
What was Charles Laeser's occupation?
Charles Laeser was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Charles Laeser?
Charles Laeser was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Laeser. https://biography.guide/charles-laeser/
MLA: "Charles Laeser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-laeser/.
Chicago: "Charles Laeser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-laeser/.
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