About Heinrich Hess
Lived 1928 – 1993 (aged 65). Heinrich Hess was a canoeist.
Heinrich Hess (27 February 1928 – 18 August 1993) was a Saar sprint canoeist who competed in the early 1950s. He was born in Saarbrücken. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he finished 12th in the K-2 10000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Heinrich Hess?
German canoeist
When was Heinrich Hess born?
Heinrich Hess was born on 27 February 1928 in Saarbrücken.
When did Heinrich Hess die?
Heinrich Hess died on 18 August 1993 in Völklingen.
What was Heinrich Hess's occupation?
Heinrich Hess was a canoeist.
What nationality was Heinrich Hess?
Heinrich Hess's recorded nationality: Saar Protectorate.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Heinrich Hess (canoeist)
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