About Heinz Körvers
Lived 1915 – 1942 (aged 27). Heinz Körvers was a handball player, firefighter and athlete.
Heinz Körvers (3 July 1915 – 29 December 1942) was a German field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the German field handball team, which won the gold medal. He played one match as goalkeeper.
He was killed in action during World War II.
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Who was Heinz Körvers?
German handball player
When was Heinz Körvers born?
Heinz Körvers was born on 3 July 1915 in Bönninghardt.
When did Heinz Körvers die?
Heinz Körvers died on 29 December 1942 in Volgograd.
What was Heinz Körvers's occupation?
Heinz Körvers was a handball player, firefighter and athlete.
What nationality was Heinz Körvers?
Heinz Körvers's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Heinz Körvers. https://biography.guide/heinz-korvers/
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