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Lucien Petit-Breton: Biography, Facts and Career

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Lucien Georges Mazan (18 October 1882 – 20 December 1917), known by the pseudonym Lucien Petit-Breton (French pronunciation: [lysjɛ̃ p(ə)ti bʁətɔ̃]), was a French racing cyclist best known as the first two-time winner of the Tour de France. He was born in Plessé, Loire-Atlantique, a part of Brittany, now part of Pays de la Loire. When he was six he moved with his parents to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he took the nationality. His cycling career started when he won a bike in a lottery at the age of sixteen. As his father wanted him to do a 'real' job, he adapted the nickname Lucien Breton for races, to deceive his father. Later he changed it to Petit-Breton, because there already was another cyclist called Lucien Breton.

Quick facts about Lucien Petit-Breton

  • Full name: Lucien Petit-Breton
  • Born: 1882-10-18
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q318033

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Who is Lucien Petit-Breton?

Lucien Georges Mazan (18 October 1882 – 20 December 1917), known by the pseudonym Lucien Petit-Breton (French pronunciation: [lysjɛ̃ p(ə)ti bʁətɔ̃]), was a French racing cyclist best known as the first two-time winner of the Tour de France. He was born in Plessé, Loire-Atlantique, a part of Brittany, now part of Pays de la Loire.

What nationality is Lucien Petit-Breton?

Lucien Petit-Breton is France.

When was Lucien Petit-Breton born?

Lucien Petit-Breton was born on 1882-10-18.

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