Alessandro Cagno
Winner of the first Targa Florio Race in 1906
Nationality: Italy
Born: May 2, 1883 Torini, Italy
Died: December 23, 1971 88 Years
Alessandro Cagno was a racing driver, aviation pioneer and motorboat competitor
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