About Herman van Leeuwen
Lived 1884 – 1926 (aged 41). Herman van Leeuwen was a Dutch athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
Hermanus Nicolaas van Leeuwen (8 June 1884 in Amsterdam – 7 February 1926 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch gymnast and high jumper who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Dutch gymnastics team, which finished seventh in the team event. In the individual all-around competition he finished 95th.
He also participated in the high jump competition and finished 19th.
The Herman van Leeuwen Cup was named after him.
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Who was Herman van Leeuwen?
Dutch gymnast and high jumper (1884–1926)
When was Herman van Leeuwen born?
Herman van Leeuwen was born on 8 June 1884 in Amsterdam.
When did Herman van Leeuwen die?
Herman van Leeuwen died on 7 February 1926.
What was Herman van Leeuwen's occupation?
Herman van Leeuwen was an athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Herman van Leeuwen?
Herman van Leeuwen was Dutch.
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· Wikipedia: Herman van Leeuwen
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