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Robert Bonnaventure

1920 – 2015

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About Robert Bonnaventure

Lived 1920 – 2015 (aged 94). Robert Bonnaventure was a French sport cyclist.

Robert Bonnaventure (8 August 1920, Arc-les-Gray – 24 January 2015, Vernaison) was a French racing cyclist. He rode in the 1947 and 1948 Tour de France.

During World War II, he helped save two Jewish children, Lemel and Michel Martinsky. For this, he was recognised as Righteous Among Nations in 2016.

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Righteous Among the Nations

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Bonnaventure?

cyclist (1920–2015)

When was Robert Bonnaventure born?

Robert Bonnaventure was born on 8 August 1920 in Arc-lès-Gray.

When did Robert Bonnaventure die?

Robert Bonnaventure died on 22 January 2015 in Vernaison.

What was Robert Bonnaventure's occupation?

Robert Bonnaventure was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Robert Bonnaventure?

Robert Bonnaventure was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Bonnaventure

· Wikidata: Q2392129

· DBpedia: Robert Bonnaventure

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