About Hans Fokker
Lived 1900 – 1943 (aged 43). Hans Fokker was a Dutch sailor and skipper.
Hendrik Gustaaf "Hans" Fokker (February 18, 1900, in Rotterdam – July 2, 1943, in Thanbyuzayat) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Fokker as crew member on the Dutch 6 Metre Kemphaan took the 4th place with helmsman Hans Pluijgers and fellow crew members: Carl Huisken, Wim Schouten and Roeffie Vermeulen.
Hans died of a tropical disease in 1943 in Thanbyuzayat during internment in Burma.
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Who was Hans Fokker?
Olympic sailor
When was Hans Fokker born?
Hans Fokker was born on 18 February 1900 in Rotterdam.
When did Hans Fokker die?
Hans Fokker died on 2 July 1943 in Thanbyuzayat.
What was Hans Fokker's occupation?
Hans Fokker was a sailor and skipper.
What nationality was Hans Fokker?
Hans Fokker was Dutch.
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