About René Privat
Lived 1930 – 1995 (aged 64). René Privat was a French sport cyclist.
René Privat (4 December 1930 – 19 July 1995) was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1952 to 1962 with 19 wins which included the classic Milan–San Remo. He also won three stages in the 1957 Tour de France and one stage in the 1960 Tour de France.
Major results
1953 Circuit de Drome - Ardèche 1954 Genoa–Nice Critérium International 1956 Brest Circuit de l'Ain Circuit des Boucles de la Seine GP du Pneumatique Tour de France: 9th place overall classification GP Vals-les-Bains La Grande Combe 1957 Paris-Limoges Tour de France: Winner stages 2, 11 and 15A Wearing yellow jersey for three days 1958 Salignac Tour du Var 1959 Tour du Sud-Est Grand Prix Stan Ockers Montélimar 1960 Auxerre Ronde de Seignelay Milan–San Remo Tour de France: Winner stage 2
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Frequently asked questions
Who was René Privat?
French road bicycle racer (1930–1995)
When was René Privat born?
René Privat was born on 4 December 1930 in Coux.
When did René Privat die?
René Privat died on 19 July 1995 in Le Puy-en-Velay.
What was René Privat's occupation?
René Privat was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was René Privat?
René Privat was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Privat. https://biography.guide/rene-privat/
MLA: "René Privat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-privat/.
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