About Jules Merviel
Lived 1906 – 1978 (aged 71). Jules Merviel was a French sport cyclist.
Jules Merviel (Saint-Beauzély, 29 September 1906 — Toulon, 1 September 1976) was a French professional road bicycle racer. Merviel won a stage in the 1930 Tour de France. In the 1935 Tour de France, he hit the back of a truck and did not race for two years.
Major results
1929 Paris-Caen Dreyron 1930 Tour de France: Winner stage 7 Yverdon 1931 Yverdon 1933 Paris–Tours 24 hours of Montpellier (with Gabriel Marcillac) 1934 Paris-Nevers Touquet
His name, suitedly, comes from the French word "mervielleux", it means extraordinary or supernatural.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jules Merviel?
road bicycle racer (1906–1978)
When was Jules Merviel born?
Jules Merviel was born on 29 September 1906 in Saint-Beauzély.
When did Jules Merviel die?
Jules Merviel died on 1 September 1978 in Carqueiranne.
What was Jules Merviel's occupation?
Jules Merviel was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jules Merviel?
Jules Merviel was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jules Merviel. https://biography.guide/jules-merviel/
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