About Jaap Rijks
Lived 1919 – 2017 (aged 97). Jaap Rijks was a Dutch equestrian.
Jacob "Jaap" Rijks (25 August 1919 – 11 February 2017) was a Dutch equestrian who competed for his home nation in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He was born in Nijmegen.
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Who was Jaap Rijks?
Dutch equestrian
When was Jaap Rijks born?
Jaap Rijks was born on 25 August 1919.
When did Jaap Rijks die?
Jaap Rijks died on 11 February 2017.
What was Jaap Rijks's occupation?
Jaap Rijks was an equestrian.
What nationality was Jaap Rijks?
Jaap Rijks was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jaap Rijks. https://biography.guide/jaap-rijks/
MLA: "Jaap Rijks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jaap-rijks/.
Chicago: "Jaap Rijks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jaap-rijks/.
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