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Gerard van der Wel

1885 – 1945

Dutch sportsperson and athletics competitor

Athletics competitor
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About Gerard van der Wel

Lived 1885 – 1945 (aged 60). Gerard van der Wel was a Dutch athletics competitor.

Gerardus van der Wel (5 January 1895 – 31 May 1945) was a Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was killed in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II.

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1885, The Hague
Birth century
19th century
Died
31 May 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Also known as
Gerardus van der Wel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerard van der Wel?

Dutch sportsperson and athletics competitor (1885-1945)

When was Gerard van der Wel born?

Gerard van der Wel was born on 5 January 1885 in The Hague.

When did Gerard van der Wel die?

Gerard van der Wel died on 31 May 1945 in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

What was Gerard van der Wel's occupation?

Gerard van der Wel was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Gerard van der Wel?

Gerard van der Wel was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerard van der Wel

· Wikidata: Q2775310

· DBpedia: Gerardus van der Wel

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