Roland Garros
French aviator
1888 — 1918
Quick Facts
Profession
French aviator
Born
October 6, 1888
Died
1918 (age ~30)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
military personnel, aircraft pilot, rugby union player
FranceBorn in Saint-DenisDied in Vouziers
1888
Born in Saint-Denis (1888-10-06)
1918
Died in Vouziers
About
Eugène Adrien Roland Georges Garros was a French aviation pioneer and fighter pilot. Garros began a career in aviation in 1909 and performed many early feats such as the first-ever airplane crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in 1913. He joined the French army and became one of the earliest fighter pilots during World War I. Garros was shot down and died on 5 October 1918. In 1928, the Roland Garros tennis stadium was named in his memory; the French Open tennis tournament officially takes the name of Roland Garros, which is held in this stadium.
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Who is Roland Garros?+
Eugène Adrien Roland Georges Garros was a French aviation pioneer and fighter pilot. Garros began a career in aviation in 1909 and performed many early feats such as the first-ever airplane crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in 1913. He joined the French army and became one of the earliest fighter pi
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Garros born?+
Roland Garros was born on October 6, 1888.
When did Roland Garros die?+
Roland Garros died in 1918, at approximately 30 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roland — October 6, 1888
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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