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Jules Buysse

1901 – 1950

Road racing cyclist

Sport cyclist
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About Jules Buysse

Lived 1901 – 1950 (aged 49). Jules Buysse was a Belgian sport cyclist.

Jules Buysse (13 August 1901 – 31 December 1950) was a Belgian racing cyclist.

Buysse was the youngest of three brothers who competed in the Tour de France. He won the first stage of 1926 Tour de France by 13 minutes and 6 seconds, allowing him to wear the yellow jersey for two days until losing it to fellow Belgian Gustave Van Slembrouck. He finished the tour in 9th place.

His brothers were Lucien Buysse, who won the 1926 Tour de France, and Marcel Buysse who won six stages on the 1913 Tour.

Major results

1925 1925 Tour de France: 15th place overall classification 1926 1926 Tour de France: Winner stage 1 Leading general classification for two days 9th place overall classification 1932 1932 Tour de France: 40th place overall classification

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Important facts

Born
13 August 1901, Wontergem
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 December 1950, Wontergem
Occupation
Sport cyclist
Nationality
Belgium

People in Jules Buysse's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Lucien Buysse
Lucien Buysse
1892 – 1980
Sport cyclist
 Portrait of Marcel Buysse
Marcel Buysse
1889 – 1939
Sport cyclist

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jules Buysse?

Road racing cyclist (1901–1950)

When was Jules Buysse born?

Jules Buysse was born on 13 August 1901 in Wontergem.

When did Jules Buysse die?

Jules Buysse died on 31 December 1950 in Wontergem.

What was Jules Buysse's occupation?

Jules Buysse was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Jules Buysse?

Jules Buysse was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jules Buysse

· Wikidata: Q2089154

· DBpedia: Jules Buysse

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