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Jan de Beaufort

1880 – 1946

Fencer

Fencer Military reserve
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About Jan de Beaufort

Lived 1880 – 1946 (aged 65). Jan de Beaufort was a Dutch fencer and military reserve.

Jan de Beaufort (2 December 1880 – 2 April 1946) was a Dutch fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games, in 1908 (London), 1912 (Stockholm) and 1924 (Paris).

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Important facts

Born
2 December 1880, Doorn
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 April 1946, The Hague
Occupation
Fencer, military reserve
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Secretary
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Officers' Cross
Also known as
Jonkheer Johan Daniel Hendrik Godin de Beaufort

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan de Beaufort?

fencer (1880-1946)

When was Jan de Beaufort born?

Jan de Beaufort was born on 2 December 1880 in Doorn.

When did Jan de Beaufort die?

Jan de Beaufort died on 2 April 1946 in The Hague.

What was Jan de Beaufort's occupation?

Jan de Beaufort was a fencer and military reserve.

What nationality was Jan de Beaufort?

Jan de Beaufort was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan de Beaufort

· Wikidata: Q6150295

· DBpedia: Jan de Beaufort

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