About Haas Visser 't Hooft
Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 71). Haas Visser 't Hooft was a Dutch field hockey player.
Hendrik Philip "Haas" Visser 't Hooft (20 September 1905 in Haarlem – 28 July 1977 in Velp) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
He was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played all four matches as forward.
Alongside his athletic career, Visser ’t Hooft later became a physician in Velp, Netherlands. He was also the brother of prominent theologian Willem Adolph Visser ’t Hooft, who served as the first Secretary General of the World Council of Churches from 1948 to 1966.
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Who was Haas Visser 't Hooft?
field hockey player (1905-1977)
When was Haas Visser 't Hooft born?
Haas Visser 't Hooft was born on 20 September 1905 in Haarlem.
When did Haas Visser 't Hooft die?
Haas Visser 't Hooft died on 28 July 1977 in Martigny.
What was Haas Visser 't Hooft's occupation?
Haas Visser 't Hooft was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Haas Visser 't Hooft?
Haas Visser 't Hooft was Dutch.
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