About Jan Maas
Lived 1900 – 1962 (aged 62). Jan Maas was a Dutch sailor.
Jan Maas (2 April 1911 Batavia, Dutch East Indies – 31 December 1962, New York) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Maas competed, with his Brother Bob Maas as helmsman, in the Star, he took the 6th place. The Maas brothers took part at their own cost.
Jan Maas is the younger brother of Bob Maas.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Maas?
Olympic sailor (1900–1962)
When was Jan Maas born?
Jan Maas was born on 2 April 1900 in Jakarta.
When did Jan Maas die?
Jan Maas died on 31 December 1962 in New York.
What was Jan Maas's occupation?
Jan Maas was a sailor.
What nationality was Jan Maas?
Jan Maas was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Maas. https://biography.guide/jan-maas-sailor/
MLA: "Jan Maas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-maas-sailor/.
Chicago: "Jan Maas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-maas-sailor/.
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