About Hans Scheele
Lived 1908 – 1941 (aged 32). Hans Scheele was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
Hans Scheele (18 December 1908 in Kirchwerder – 23 July 1941) was a German athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during World War II.
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Who was Hans Scheele?
Olympic athlete (1908–1941)
When was Hans Scheele born?
Hans Scheele was born on 18 December 1908 in Kirchwerder.
When did Hans Scheele die?
Hans Scheele died on 23 July 1941 in Bujničy.
What was Hans Scheele's occupation?
Hans Scheele was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Hans Scheele?
Hans Scheele's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Scheele. https://biography.guide/hans-scheele/
MLA: "Hans Scheele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hans-scheele/.
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