About Gerard de Vries Lentsch
Lived 1883 – 1973 (aged 89). Gerard de Vries Lentsch was a Dutch sailor, shipbuilder and marine draughtsman.
Gerardus "Gerard" de Vries Lentsch (23 November 1883, Nieuwendam, North Holland – 9 July 1973, Oegstgeest) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. De Vries Lentsch, as crew member on the Dutch 8 Metre Hollandia, took the 2nd place with helmsman Johannes van Hoolwerff and fellow crew members: Lambertus Doedes, Cornelis van Staveren, Henk Kersken and Maarten de Wit.
Gerard de Vries Lentsch is the older brother of Willem de Vries Lentsch and the uncle of Wim de Vries Lentsch.
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Who was Gerard de Vries Lentsch?
Olympic sailor (1883-1973)
When was Gerard de Vries Lentsch born?
Gerard de Vries Lentsch was born on 23 November 1883 in Nieuwendam.
When did Gerard de Vries Lentsch die?
Gerard de Vries Lentsch died on 9 July 1973 in Oegstgeest.
What was Gerard de Vries Lentsch's occupation?
Gerard de Vries Lentsch was a sailor, shipbuilder and marine draughtsman.
What nationality was Gerard de Vries Lentsch?
Gerard de Vries Lentsch was Dutch.
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