About Henri Gauban
Lived 1874 – 1958 (aged 83). Henri Gauban was a French sport cyclist.
Jean “Henri” Gauban, (11 September 1874 – 10 February 1958) was a French track and road racing cyclist. He is most known for participating in several editions of the Tour de France, including the inaugural 1903 Tour.
He was the father of cyclist Henri Gauban (1899–1989).
In 1906, he was disqualified for taking a train along with three other riders. Even in his 60s, he made headlines again by sneaking into a stage of the Tour de France that passed near his home, before being stopped by police motorcyclists.
In the 1907 Tour de France, he was a teammate of Henri Pépin and played an important role.
In track cycling he rode as teammates with Achille Germain, winning the second prize at the .
In 1952 he was awarded the gold Go Main results Track cycling 1906 2nd in (with Achille Germain)
Road cycling 1902 2nd:
1903 3rd:
1904 1904 Tour de France 5th: stage 1
General classification results timeline Grand Tour general classification results Year 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 Tour de France DNF (Stage 2) DNF (Stage 2) DNF (Stage 1) DSQ (Stage 3) DNF (Stage 11)
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Who was Henri Gauban?
French cyclist (1874-1958)
When was Henri Gauban born?
Henri Gauban was born on 11 September 1874 in Muret.
When did Henri Gauban die?
Henri Gauban died on 10 February 1958 in Muret.
What was Henri Gauban's occupation?
Henri Gauban was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Henri Gauban?
Henri Gauban was French.
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