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Hector Heusghem

Q: When did Hector Heusghem die?

Hector Heusghem died on March 29, 1982 in Montigny-le-Tilleul.

Q: How old was Hector Heusghem when they died?

Hector Heusghem was 92 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Hector Heusghem born?

Hector Heusghem was born on February 15, 1890 in Ransart.

Q: What was Hector Heusghem's occupation?

Hector Heusghem was a sport cyclist.

sport cyclist

Born: February 15, 1890 · Ransart
Died: March 29, 1982 · Montigny-le-Tilleul
Age: 92 years
Nationality: Belgium

Deaths in 1982 March 1982 Died on March 29 sport cyclist Who Died Today Verified Oct 21, 2026

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Hector Heusghem (Ransart, 15 February 1890 – Montignies-le-Tilleul, 29 March 1982) was a Belgian cyclist who finished second in the 1920 and 1921 Tour de France. He also won three stages, in 1920 at Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble, in 1921 in Luchon.

In 1922, Heusghem took over the yellow jersey with just three stages to go but on the next day fell foul of the rules. Having broken his frame, he swapped bicycles without permission and received a one-hour penalty that relegated him to fourth and handing the tour to Firmin Lambot.

Hector Heusghem was brother of cyclists Pierre-Joseph Heusghem and Louis Heusghem.

Major results

1920

Tour de France:

Winner stages 8 and 10

2nd place overall classification

1921

Tour de France:

Winner stage 6

2nd place overall classification

1922

Tour de France:

4th place overall classification

Wearing yellow jersey for one day

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1.In what Belgian town was Hector Heusghem born?
- A.Ransartcorrect
- B.Luchon
- C.Aix-en-Provence
- D.Montignies-le-Tilleul
The biography explicitly states that Hector Heusghem was born in Ransart on 15 February 1890.
Source: biography header
2.In which city did Hector Heusghem pass away in 1982?
- A.Montignies-le-Tilleulcorrect
- B.Grenoble
- C.Ransart
- D.Brussels
Hector Heusghem died on 29 March 1982 in Montignies-le-Tilleul.
Source: biography header
3.How many stages did Hector Heusghem win during his Tour de France career?
- A.Two
- B.One
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Four
Hector Heusghem won a total of three stages throughout his Tour de France participation.
Source: first paragraph
4.Who were the siblings of Hector Heusghem?
- A.Louis Heusghem and André Heusghem
- B.Firmin Lambot and Pierre-Joseph Heusghem
- C.Pierre-Joseph Heusghem and Louis Heusghemcorrect
- D.Louis Heusghem and Firmin Lambot
The text identifies Pierre-Joseph Heusghem and Louis Heusghem as brothers of Hector Heusghem.
Source: first paragraph
5.What was Hector Heusghem's final ranking in the 1922 Tour de France?
- A.Second
- B.Fourthcorrect
- C.Third
- D.First
Hector Heusghem was relegated to fourth place in the 1922 Tour de France due to a one-hour penalty.
Source: second paragraph
6.Which cyclist was awarded the Tour de France title after Hector Heusghem's 1922 penalty?
- A.Pierre-Joseph Heusghem
- B.Louis Heusghem
- C.Firmin Lambotcorrect
- D.Aix-en-Provence
Firmin Lambot was handed the tour title following Hector Heusghem receiving a one-hour penalty.
Source: second paragraph
7.What specific incident caused Hector Heusghem to receive a penalty in the 1922 Tour de France?
- A.Swapping a bicycle without permissioncorrect
- B.Colliding with a spectator
- C.Failing to wear the yellow jersey
- D.Taking a shortcut
Hector Heusghem broke his frame and swapped bicycles without permission, resulting in a penalty.
Source: second paragraph
8.During which years did Hector Heusghem finish second in the Tour de France?
- A.1920 and 1921correct
- B.1922 and 1923
- C.1921 and 1922
- D.1919 and 1920
Hector Heusghem achieved second place in the Tour de France in both 1920 and 1921.
Source: first paragraph
9.In which city did Hector Heusghem win a stage of the Tour de France in 1921?
- A.Ransart
- B.Luchoncorrect
- C.Grenoble
- D.Aix-en-Provence
The text confirms that Hector Heusghem won a stage at Luchon in 1921.
Source: first paragraph
10.What penalty was imposed on Hector Heusghem during the 1922 Tour de France?
- A.Disqualification
- B.A ten-minute penalty
- C.A two-hour penalty
- D.A one-hour penaltycorrect
Hector Heusghem received a one-hour penalty for swapping his bicycle without permission.
Source: second paragraph
11.How many stages remained in the 1922 Tour de France when Hector Heusghem took the yellow jersey?
- A.Threecorrect
- B.Two
- C.Four
- D.Five
Hector Heusghem took the yellow jersey with just three stages to go in the 1922 competition.
Source: second paragraph
12.In which two cities did Hector Heusghem win Tour de France stages in 1920?
- A.Aix-en-Provence and Luchon
- B.Luchon and Ransart
- C.Grenoble and Luchon
- D.Aix-en-Provence and Grenoblecorrect
Hector Heusghem won stages at Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble during the 1920 Tour de France.
Source: first paragraph
13.What was the date of Hector Heusghem's birth?
- A.15 February 1982
- B.29 March 1922
- C.15 February 1890correct
- D.29 March 1890
Hector Heusghem was born on 15 February 1890 in Ransart.
Source: biography header
14.What was the specific mechanical issue Hector Heusghem faced in 1922?
- A.Broken chain
- B.Flat tire
- C.Loose handlebars
- D.Broken framecorrect
Hector Heusghem had broken his bicycle frame, leading him to swap it without authorization.
Source: second paragraph
15.What was the exact date of Hector Heusghem's death?
- A.29 March 1982correct
- B.15 February 1982
- C.15 February 1890
- D.29 March 1890
Hector Heusghem passed away on 29 March 1982.
Source: biography header