Bruno Demke
Bruno Demke (born August 27, 1880 in Berlin ; † August 24, 1916 in Döberitz ) was a German racing cyclist .
Bruno Demke belonged from 1902 to 1914 to the first guard of the German stayer . He was extremely popular with the public and won numerous important races such as the European Grand Prix in 1910. However, he was denied great international success.
When the war broke out, Demke became a pilot. On August 24, 1916, he died in a crash at Döberitz airfield .
literature
- Hans Borowik : 300 racing drivers in one volume . Berlin 1937
- Sports album of the cycling world . 3rd year, 1904
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| SURNAME | Demke, Bruno |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German racing cyclist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 27, 1880 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berlin , Kingdom of Prussia , German Empire |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 24, 1916 |
| Place of death | Döberitz , Brandenburg Province , Kingdom of Prussia , German Empire |