About Jacob van Moppes
Lived 1876 – 1943 (aged 66). Jacob van Moppes was a Dutch amateur wrestler.
Jacob van Moppes (18 August 1876 – 26 March 1943) was a Dutch wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman lightweight at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was killed in the Sobibor extermination camp during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacob van Moppes?
Dutch wrestler (1876-1943)
When was Jacob van Moppes born?
Jacob van Moppes was born on 18 August 1876 in Amsterdam.
When did Jacob van Moppes die?
Jacob van Moppes died on 26 March 1943 in Sobibór Extermination Camp.
What was Jacob van Moppes's occupation?
Jacob van Moppes was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Jacob van Moppes?
Jacob van Moppes was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob van Moppes. https://biography.guide/jacob-van-moppes/
MLA: "Jacob van Moppes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-van-moppes/.
Chicago: "Jacob van Moppes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-van-moppes/.
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