About Dé Kessler
Lived 1891 – 1943 (aged 52). Dé Kessler was a Dutch association football player and cricketer.
Johann Heinrich Hermann "Dé" Kessler (11 August 1891 – 6 September 1943) was a Dutch football and cricket player.
Football Kessler - along with brother Tonny and cousins Boeli and Dolf - played club football for amateur side HVV Den Haag. Kessler also won 21 caps for the Netherlands national side between 1909 and 1922, scoring nine goals. After playing alongside each other in a match against England in March 1913, the Kessler brothers became the first brothers to represent the Netherlands together in an international match.
Cricket Kessler played for the Netherlands national team. He played five matches for them between 1921 and 1925, including two against the Free Foresters and one against the MCC. In August 1922 he scored a century against Ingoniti, scoring 100 not out in the second innings of the match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dé Kessler?
Dutch footballer (1891-1943)
When was Dé Kessler born?
Dé Kessler was born on 11 August 1891 in Garut Kota.
When did Dé Kessler die?
Dé Kessler died on 6 September 1943 in De Bilt.
What was Dé Kessler's occupation?
Dé Kessler was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Dé Kessler?
Dé Kessler was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dé Kessler. https://biography.guide/de-kessler/
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