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Georges Claes sr.

1920 – 1994

Belgian road bicycle racer

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About Georges Claes sr.

Lived 1920 – 1994 (aged 74). Georges Claes sr. was a Belgian sport cyclist.

Georges Claes (7 January 1920, Boutersem - 14 March 1994) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He won Paris–Roubaix in 1946 and 1947. He finished in third place in the 1948 Paris–Roubaix.

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Important facts

Born

7 January 1920, Boutersem

Birth century

20th century

Died

14 March 1994, Leuven

Occupation

Sport cyclist

Nationality

Belgium

Also known as

Georges Claes

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Georges Claes sr.'s

George Van Biesbroeck

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges Claes sr.?

Belgian road bicycle racer (1920–1994)

When was Georges Claes sr. born?

Georges Claes sr. was born on 7 January 1920 in Boutersem.

When did Georges Claes sr. die?

Georges Claes sr. died on 14 March 1994 in Leuven.

What was Georges Claes sr.'s occupation?

Georges Claes sr. was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Georges Claes sr.?

Georges Claes sr. was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges Claes sr.

· Wikidata: Q668505

· DBpedia: Georges Claes

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