About Herman Looman
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 82). Herman Looman was a Dutch sailor.
Herman Carel Looman (8 November 1907 – December 1989) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country as at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Kiel. Looman, as crew member on the Dutch 6 Metre De Ruyter, took the 8th place with helmsman Joop Carp and fellow crew members: Ansco Dokkum, Ernst Moltzer and Kees Jonker.
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Who was Herman Looman?
Olympic sailor
When was Herman Looman born?
Herman Looman was born on 8 November 1907 in Amsterdam.
When did Herman Looman die?
Herman Looman died on 1 December 1989 in Lewisham.
What was Herman Looman's occupation?
Herman Looman was a sailor.
What nationality was Herman Looman?
Herman Looman was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Looman. https://biography.guide/herman-looman/
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