About Jan de Rooij
Lived 1932 – 2008 (aged 76). Jan de Rooij was a Dutch boxer.
Johannes "Jan" de Rooij (26 January 1932 – 18 May 2008) was a Dutch amateur boxer. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics and was eliminated in the third and first match, respectively. During his career he won 10 national titles and after retiring worked as a boxing coach in Amsterdam.
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Who was Jan de Rooij?
Dutch boxer (1932–2008)
When was Jan de Rooij born?
Jan de Rooij was born on 26 January 1932.
When did Jan de Rooij die?
Jan de Rooij died on 18 May 2008.
What was Jan de Rooij's occupation?
Jan de Rooij was a boxer.
What nationality was Jan de Rooij?
Jan de Rooij was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan de Rooij. https://biography.guide/jan-de-rooij/
MLA: "Jan de Rooij." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-de-rooij/.
Chicago: "Jan de Rooij." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-de-rooij/.
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