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Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins

1893 – 1983

Dutch equestrian

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About Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins

Lived 1893 – 1983 (aged 90). Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins was a military officer.

Idzard Louis Douwe Sirtema van Grovestins (22 January 1893 – 6 October 1983) was a Dutch equestrian. He competed in the individual eventing event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

22 January 1893, The Hague

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 October 1983, Brummen

Occupation

Military officer

Education

Koninklijke Militaire Academie

Awards

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Military Cross, second class; Knight First Class of the Order of the Sword; Officer with Crown of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau; Officer of the Order of the Crown; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officers' Cross

Also known as

Idzard Louis Douwe Sirtema van Grovestins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins's

Arthur Moritz Schoenflies

1853 – 1928

Mathematician

Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro

1853 – 1925

Mathematician

Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Theoretical physicist

Henri-Alexandre Deslandres

Frequently asked questions

Who was Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins?

Dutch equestrian (1893-1983)

When was Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins born?

Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins was born on 22 January 1893 in The Hague.

When did Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins die?

Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins died on 6 October 1983 in Brummen.

What was Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins's occupation?

Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins was a military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Idzard Sirtema van Grovestins

· Wikidata: Q90415211

· DBpedia: Idzard Sirtema

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