About Benjamin de Roo
Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 76). Benjamin de Roo was an Australian and Dutch athlete.
Benjamin hielke de Roo (11 February 1940 – 17 May 2016) was an Australian gymnast. He was born in the Netherlands, but in 1957 his family emigrated to Australia. In 1960 he became an Australian citizen,
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Who was Benjamin de Roo?
Australian gymnast (1940-2016)
When was Benjamin de Roo born?
Benjamin de Roo was born on 11 February 1940 in Enschede.
When did Benjamin de Roo die?
Benjamin de Roo died on 17 May 2016 in Katoomba.
What was Benjamin de Roo's occupation?
Benjamin de Roo was an athlete.
What nationality was Benjamin de Roo?
Benjamin de Roo was Australian and Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benjamin de Roo. https://biography.guide/benjamin-de-roo/
MLA: "Benjamin de Roo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/benjamin-de-roo/.
Chicago: "Benjamin de Roo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/benjamin-de-roo/.
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