About Jean Rey
Lived 1925 – 1950 (aged 25). Jean Rey was a French sport cyclist.
Jean Rey (; 29 May 1925 – 13 November 1950) was a French racing cyclist. He won the French national road race title in 1949. He also rode in the 1948 and 1949 Tour de France. He died in an automobile accident, along with good friend and fellow professional cyclist Jacques Moujica, when the driver of the car in which they were passengers lost control of the vehicle and crashed it into a disabled truck parked at the side of the road.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Rey?
French racing cyclist (1925–1950)
When was Jean Rey born?
Jean Rey was born on 29 May 1925 in Toulouse.
When did Jean Rey die?
Jean Rey died on 13 November 1950 in Montélimar.
What was Jean Rey's occupation?
Jean Rey was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jean Rey?
Jean Rey was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Rey. https://biography.guide/jean-rey-sport-cyclist/
MLA: "Jean Rey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-rey-sport-cyclist/.
Chicago: "Jean Rey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-rey-sport-cyclist/.
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