About Léon Van Aken
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 80). Léon Van Aken was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Léon Van Aken (6 September 1897 – 13 March 1978) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1920 Tour de France. He was born in Hoevenen (Belgium) and was living in Kapellen (Belgium). He participated 3 times at the Tour de France (1920-1922-1923). His best performance in the General Classement was the 28th place in 1922. He was riding for following teams: Wonder-Dunlop (1923-1925) – La Française-Diamant-Dunlop – La Française (1927).
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Who was Léon Van Aken?
cyclist
When was Léon Van Aken born?
Léon Van Aken was born on 6 September 1897 in Hoevenen.
When did Léon Van Aken die?
Léon Van Aken died on 13 March 1978 in Kapellen, Belgium.
What was Léon Van Aken's occupation?
Léon Van Aken was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Léon Van Aken?
Léon Van Aken was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léon Van Aken. https://biography.guide/leon-van-aken/
MLA: "Léon Van Aken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leon-van-aken/.
Chicago: "Léon Van Aken." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leon-van-aken/.
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