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Heinrich Schomburgk

1885 – 1965

German tennis player

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About Heinrich Schomburgk

Lived 1885 – 1965 (aged 79). Heinrich Schomburgk was a German association football player, tennis player and athlete.

Heinrich Georg Schomburgk (; 23 June 1885 – 26 March 1965) was a male tennis player and footballer from Germany.

At the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, he won a gold medal in the mixed doubles event with Dorothea Köring.

He participated in the 1906 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the second round, where he was beaten by Frank Riseley, who later on was to challenge the defending champion Laurence Doherty.

Schomburgk won the singles title at the 1913 German Open Tennis Championships, defeating compatriot Otto von Müller in three straight sets.

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Important facts

Born
30 June 1885, Leipzig
Birth century
19th century
Died
29 March 1965, Eppstein
Occupation
Association football player, tennis player, athlete
Nationality
Germany, German Democratic Republic

People in Heinrich Schomburgk's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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1877 – 1959
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Otto von Müller
1875 – 1976
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinrich Schomburgk?

German tennis player (1885-1965)

When was Heinrich Schomburgk born?

Heinrich Schomburgk was born on 30 June 1885 in Leipzig.

When did Heinrich Schomburgk die?

Heinrich Schomburgk died on 29 March 1965 in Eppstein.

What was Heinrich Schomburgk's occupation?

Heinrich Schomburgk was an association football player, tennis player and athlete.

What nationality was Heinrich Schomburgk?

Heinrich Schomburgk was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich Schomburgk

· Wikidata: Q530882

· DBpedia: Heinrich Schomburgk

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