About Gerrit Kruize
Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85). Gerrit Kruize was a Dutch and American field hockey player.
Gerrit Kruize (May 2, 1923 – May 11, 2009) was an American field hockey player who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States and became a US citizen on June 23, 1955, in White Plains, NY. His brother Roepie and nephews Hans, Hidde and Ties were Dutch Olympic field hockey players.
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Who was Gerrit Kruize?
field hockey player (1923–2009)
When was Gerrit Kruize born?
Gerrit Kruize was born on 12 May 1923 in Apeldoorn.
When did Gerrit Kruize die?
Gerrit Kruize died on 11 May 2009 in Cary.
What was Gerrit Kruize's occupation?
Gerrit Kruize was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Gerrit Kruize?
Gerrit Kruize was Dutch and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerrit Kruize. https://biography.guide/gerrit-kruize/
MLA: "Gerrit Kruize." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerrit-kruize/.
Chicago: "Gerrit Kruize." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerrit-kruize/.
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