About Ben Kniest
Lived 1927 – 1992 (aged 64). Ben Kniest was a Dutch water polo player.
Lambertus "Ben" Gerhardus Kniest (27 August 1927 – 18 July 1992) was a water polo player from the Netherlands, who competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics; in both games he finished in eighth position with the Dutch team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Kniest?
Dutch water polo player (1927–1992)
When was Ben Kniest born?
Ben Kniest was born on 27 August 1927 in Arnhem.
When did Ben Kniest die?
Ben Kniest died on 18 July 1992 in Arnhem.
What was Ben Kniest's occupation?
Ben Kniest was a water polo player.
What nationality was Ben Kniest?
Ben Kniest was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Kniest. https://biography.guide/ben-kniest/
MLA: "Ben Kniest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-kniest/.
Chicago: "Ben Kniest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-kniest/.
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