Henri Rougier
French racing driver and aviator (1876–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henri Louis Rougier, (28 October 1876 – July 1956)[1] was a French sportsman, racing cyclist, pioneer aeroplane pilot and sporting motorist. He is best remembered for his victory in the inaugural Monte Carlo Rally when he drove his Turcat-Méry from Paris to Monte Carlo, but he was also a regular competitor in both 'City to City' and Grand Prix races.[2][3][4][5][6]
Henri Rougier | |
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Born | (1876-10-28)28 October 1876 Marseille, France |
Died | 1956(1956-00-00) (aged 79–80) Marseille, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Motor dealer |
Years active | Edwardian – 1900s |
Known for | Pioneering motorist and aviator. Winner of the inaugural Monte Carlo Rally. Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur Croix de Guerre 'Medal of Aeronautics'. |
On 18 November 1909 he was awarded Aviator's Certificate number 11 by the Aéro-Club de France. Throughout 1909 and 1910 he was a very successful competitor at Air shows and Grands Prix throughout Europe.[7]
Rougier was a successful entrepreneur, owning the Paris agency for Turcat-Méry motor cars, and using his motor racing and rallying prowess to garner publicity.[6] After World War I he manufactured a limited number of Rougier motor cars, based on Turcat-Méry chassis but with mechanical design improvements and exclusive coach-built bodies.[6]
Rougier was appointed Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, plus being awarded the Croix de Guerre and the 'Medal of Aeronautics'.