About Jan Huijgen
Lived 1888 – 1901 (aged 12–13). Jan Huijgen was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Johannes Hendrikus ("Jan") Huijgen (7 February 1886 – 20 February 1964) was a Dutch track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rotterdam. In 1908 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3500 metre walk competition as well as of the 10 mile walk event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Huijgen?
Dutch athlete
When was Jan Huijgen born?
Jan Huijgen was born on 17 August 1888 in Rotterdam.
When did Jan Huijgen die?
Jan Huijgen died in 1901.
What was Jan Huijgen's occupation?
Jan Huijgen was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jan Huijgen?
Jan Huijgen was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Huijgen. https://biography.guide/jan-huijgen/
MLA: "Jan Huijgen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-huijgen/.
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