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Jan van Balkum

1888 – 1978

Sport shooter

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About Jan van Balkum

Lived 1888 – 1978 (aged 90). Jan van Balkum was a Dutch athlete and sport shooter.

Jan van Balkum (29 February 1888 – 17 May 1978) was a Dutch sports shooter. He competed in the 25 m rapid fire pistol event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

29 February 1888, Rossum

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 May 1978

Occupation

Athlete, sport shooter

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan van Balkum's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan van Balkum?

sport shooter

When was Jan van Balkum born?

Jan van Balkum was born on 29 February 1888 in Rossum.

When did Jan van Balkum die?

Jan van Balkum died on 17 May 1978.

What was Jan van Balkum's occupation?

Jan van Balkum was an athlete and sport shooter.

What nationality was Jan van Balkum?

Jan van Balkum was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan van Balkum

· Wikidata: Q16561875

· DBpedia: Jan van Balkum

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan van Balkum. https://biography.guide/jan-van-balkum/

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Chicago: "Jan van Balkum." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-van-balkum/.

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