About Ge Fortgens
Lived 1887 – 1957 (aged 69). Ge Fortgens was a Dutch association football player.
Gerardus "Gé" Fortgens (July 10, 1887, in Haarlem – May 4, 1957, in Haarlem) was a Dutch amateur football player. Fortgens was the first Ajax-player ever who was selected for the Netherlands national football team for the 1912 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ge Fortgens?
Dutch footballer (1887-1957)
When was Ge Fortgens born?
Ge Fortgens was born on 10 July 1887 in Amsterdam.
When did Ge Fortgens die?
Ge Fortgens died on 4 May 1957 in Haarlem.
What was Ge Fortgens's occupation?
Ge Fortgens was an association football player.
What nationality was Ge Fortgens?
Ge Fortgens was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ge Fortgens. https://biography.guide/ge-fortgens/
MLA: "Ge Fortgens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ge-fortgens/.
Chicago: "Ge Fortgens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ge-fortgens/.
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