About Hugo Peitsch
Lived 1874 – 1951 (aged 76). Hugo Peitsch was a German artistic gymnast.
Georg Hugo Richard Peitsch (21 December 1878 – 10 September 1951) was a German gymnast. He competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics and the 1904 Summer Olympics. He moved to the United States following the 1904 Olympics and became a gymnastics teacher in Philadelphia, while continuing to be a gymnast himself. He was said to have gained national prominence in the US for his gymnastic talents, being described as one of the "most outstanding" in the sport in the country.
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Who was Hugo Peitsch?
German gymnast
When was Hugo Peitsch born?
Hugo Peitsch was born on 21 December 1874 in Berlin.
When did Hugo Peitsch die?
Hugo Peitsch died on 10 September 1951 in Manhattan.
What was Hugo Peitsch's occupation?
Hugo Peitsch was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Hugo Peitsch?
Hugo Peitsch was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo Peitsch. https://biography.guide/hugo-peitsch/
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