About Émile Engel
Lived 1889 – 1914 (aged 25). Émile Engel was a French sport cyclist.
Émile Engel (5 April 1889 – 14 September 1914) was a French professional road bicycle racer. In the 1914 Tour de France he won stage 3, and was disqualified after stage 8 when he was involved in a fight with a race official. Only three months later he was killed in World War I.
Major results
1910 Tour de France des Indépendants: Winner stage 10 1911 Tour de France des Indépendants: Winner stage 12 1914 Tour de France: Winner stage 3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Émile Engel?
French cyclist
When was Émile Engel born?
Émile Engel was born on 5 April 1889 in Colombes.
When did Émile Engel die?
Émile Engel died on 10 September 1914 in Maurupt-le-Montois.
What was Émile Engel's occupation?
Émile Engel was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Émile Engel?
Émile Engel was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Émile Engel. https://biography.guide/emile-engel/
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