About Henry George
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 84). Henry George was a Belgian track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Henry George (18 February 1891 – 6 January 1976) was a Belgian track cycling racer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
During the First World War, George served in the Belgian Army. He was part of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps in Russia, fighting on the Eastern Front along with Imperial Russian forces against the advancing forces of the Central Powers.
In 1920, at the Antwerp Summer Olympics, he won the gold medal in the 50 kilometres cycling competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry George?
cyclist (1891–1976)
When was Henry George born?
Henry George was born on 18 February 1891.
When did Henry George die?
Henry George died on 6 January 1976 in Uccle.
What was Henry George's occupation?
Henry George was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Henry George?
Henry George was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry George (cyclist)
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