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Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen

1882 – 1971

Dutch fencer

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About Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen

Lived 1882 – 1971 (aged 89). Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen was a Dutch fencer and military personnel.

Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen (3 April 1882 – 28 June 1971) was a Dutch fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

3 April 1882, Rotterdam

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 June 1971, Amersfoort

Occupation

Fencer, military personnel

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Positions held

Commanding officer

Awards

Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Bronze Lion; Officers' Cross; Oorlogsherinneringskruis; Military Cross

Also known as

H.D. Scherpenhuizen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen's

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen?

Dutch fencer (1882–1971)

When was Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen born?

Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen was born on 3 April 1882 in Rotterdam.

When did Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen die?

Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen died on 28 June 1971 in Amersfoort.

What was Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen's occupation?

Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen was a fencer and military personnel.

What nationality was Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen?

Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen

· Wikidata: Q2358036

· DBpedia: Hendrik Scherpenhuijzen

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