About Gerard de Kruijff
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 78). Gerard de Kruijff was a Dutch event rider and military officer.
Gerard Pieter de Kruijff (27 January 1890 in Buren – 16 October 1968 in Deventer) was a Dutch horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In the 1924 Summer Olympics he won the gold medal in the team three-day event and placed thirteenth in the individual three-day event. Four years later he won again the gold medals in the team three-day event and in the individual three-day event he won the silver medal. In Amsterdam he also competed in the jumping events. In the individual jumping he finished in 27th place and the Dutch team placed tenth in the team jumping competition.
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Who was Gerard de Kruijff?
Dutch equestrian (1890–1968)
When was Gerard de Kruijff born?
Gerard de Kruijff was born on 27 January 1890 in Buren.
When did Gerard de Kruijff die?
Gerard de Kruijff died on 16 October 1968 in Deventer.
What was Gerard de Kruijff's occupation?
Gerard de Kruijff was an event rider and military officer.
What nationality was Gerard de Kruijff?
Gerard de Kruijff was Dutch.
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