About David Baan
Lived 1908 – 1984 (aged 76). David Baan was a Dutch boxer.
David ("Dave" or "Daaf") Baan (30 June 1908 – 17 July 1984) was a male lightweight boxer from the Netherlands, who, at the age of 19, represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands and died in Sydney, Australia.
Baan won the first - 'Round 1' - on 7 August 1928 by knockout. Round 2, that took place on 8 August 1928, Baan won by decision against Fredrick Webster of Great Britain. On 9 August 1928, Baan was eliminated in the quarterfinals by knockout while competing against Hans Jacob Nielsen of Denmark.
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Who was David Baan?
boxer (1908-1984)
When was David Baan born?
David Baan was born on 30 June 1908 in Rotterdam.
When did David Baan die?
David Baan died on 17 July 1984 in Sydney.
What was David Baan's occupation?
David Baan was a boxer.
What nationality was David Baan?
David Baan was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Baan. https://biography.guide/david-baan/
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