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Jan van der Merwe

1911 – 1999

South African wrestler

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About Jan van der Merwe

Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 87). Jan van der Merwe was a wrestler.

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Important facts

Born

27 November 1911

Birth century

20th century

Died

30 January 1999, Pretoria

Occupation

Wrestler

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan van der Merwe's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan van der Merwe?

South African wrestler (1911-1999)

When was Jan van der Merwe born?

Jan van der Merwe was born on 27 November 1911.

When did Jan van der Merwe die?

Jan van der Merwe died on 30 January 1999 in Pretoria.

What was Jan van der Merwe's occupation?

Jan van der Merwe was a wrestler.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan van der Merwe

· Wikidata: Q61863125

· DBpedia: Jan van der Merwe (wrestler)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan van der Merwe. https://biography.guide/jan-van-der-merwe-wrestler/

MLA: "Jan van der Merwe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-van-der-merwe-wrestler/.

Chicago: "Jan van der Merwe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-van-der-merwe-wrestler/.

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