About Hans Pluijgers
Lived 1886 – 1974 (aged 88). Hans Pluijgers was a Dutch sailor.
Hendrik Jan "Hans" Pluijgers (13 October 1886 in Rotterdam – 7 December 1974 in Wassenaar) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Pluijgers as helmsman on the Dutch 6 Metre Kemphaan took the 4th place with crew members: Hans Fokker, Carl Huisken, Wim Schouten and Roeffie Vermeulen.
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Who was Hans Pluijgers?
Olympic sailor
When was Hans Pluijgers born?
Hans Pluijgers was born on 30 October 1886 in Rotterdam.
When did Hans Pluijgers die?
Hans Pluijgers died on 7 December 1974 in Wassenaar.
What was Hans Pluijgers's occupation?
Hans Pluijgers was a sailor.
What nationality was Hans Pluijgers?
Hans Pluijgers was Dutch.
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