About Henk de Best
Lived 1905 – 1978 (aged 73). Henk de Best was a Dutch boxer.
Hendrik "Henk" de Best (1 May 1905, in Amsterdam – 6 July 1978, in Amsterdam) was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he finished fourth in the heavyweight class after losing the bronze medal bout to Alfredo Porzio.
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Who was Henk de Best?
Dutch boxer (1905-1978)
When was Henk de Best born?
Henk de Best was born on 1 May 1905 in Amsterdam.
When did Henk de Best die?
Henk de Best died on 6 July 1978.
What was Henk de Best's occupation?
Henk de Best was a boxer.
What nationality was Henk de Best?
Henk de Best was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henk de Best. https://biography.guide/henk-de-best/
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