Historic Overview François Faber
Rider
| Overall Rank | 159 |
| Name | François FABER |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Date of birth | 26-Jan-1887 - Aulnay sur Iton (Haute Normandie) |
| Date of death | 09-May-1915 - Carency (Nord Pas de Calais) |
Biography
François Faber (pronounced [fʁɑ̃.swa fa.bɛʁ]; 26 January 1887 – 9 May 1915) was a Luxembourgian racing cyclist. He was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909, and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France. Faber was known for his long solos; he is the only rider in Tour de France history to lead solo more than 1000 km.
source - Wikipedia
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