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Hans Potthof

1911 – 2003

Swiss canoeist

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About Hans Potthof

Lived 1911 – 2003 (aged 92). Hans Potthof was a Swiss painter.

Hans Potthof (January 24, 1911 – March 29, 2003) was a Swiss painter as well as a sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1930s.

Potthof completed in the K-1 1000 m event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated in the heats.

He later was a painter and graphic artist; he painted landscapes and figures, and created drawings, lithographs, murals, mosaics and stained glass. His mural on the Katastrophenbucht, created in the 1970s, was remarkable: the painting existed until 1998.

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Jonny Potthof

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Potthof?

Swiss canoeist (1911-2003)

When was Hans Potthof born?

Hans Potthof was born on 24 January 1911 in Zug.

When did Hans Potthof die?

Hans Potthof died on 29 March 2003 in Zug.

What was Hans Potthof's occupation?

Hans Potthof was a painter.

What nationality was Hans Potthof?

Hans Potthof was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Potthof

· Wikidata: Q5650635

· DBpedia: Hans Potthof

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