About François Claessens
Lived 1897 – 1971 (aged 73). François Claessens was a Belgian artistic gymnast.
François Claessens (2 October 1897 – 29 September 1971) was a Belgian gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was a member of the Belgian gymnastic team which won the silver medal in the team, European system event.
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Who was François Claessens?
gymnast (1897-1971)
When was François Claessens born?
François Claessens was born on 2 October 1897 in Berchem.
When did François Claessens die?
François Claessens died on 29 September 1971 in Antwerp.
What was François Claessens's occupation?
François Claessens was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was François Claessens?
François Claessens was Belgian.
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