Joaquim Fernandes Agostinho, OIH (born Praia de Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras

Torres Vedras

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, Portugal

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, 7 April 1942, died Quarteira

Quarteira

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, 10 May 1984) was a Portuguese

Portugal

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 professional bicycle

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 racer. He was champion of Portugal in six successive years. He rode the Tour de France

Tour de France

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 13 times and finished all but once, winning on Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez

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 in 1979, and finishing 3rd twice. He died after colliding with a dog whilst leading the Tour of the Algarve.
Joaquim Francisco Agostinho was born in a small village "Brejenjas" near Torres Vedras.