About Harry DeBaecke
Lived 1879 – 1961 (aged 82). Harry DeBaecke was an American rower.
Harry Leopold DeBaecke (June 9, 1879 – November 6, 1961) was an American rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was born to Henry DeBaecke (1830-1910) and Octavia Slembrouck (1846-1889) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had an older sister named Annie. He was part of the American Vesper Boat Club, which won the gold medal in the eights at the 1900 Paris Olympics. At the time, he was 21 and the youngest member of the team. In 1903, he married Carolyn May. He had two children: Harry and Cecelia. He died on November 6, 1961, in Philadelphia at the age of 82.
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Who was Harry DeBaecke?
American rower (1879-1961)
When was Harry DeBaecke born?
Harry DeBaecke was born on 9 June 1879 in Philadelphia.
When did Harry DeBaecke die?
Harry DeBaecke died on 6 November 1961 in Philadelphia.
What was Harry DeBaecke's occupation?
Harry DeBaecke was a rower.
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Harry DeBaecke was American.
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