About Jānis Jordāns
Lived 1888 – 1944 (aged 55). Jānis Jordāns was a Latvian athletics competitor and typesetter.
Jānis Voldemārs Jordāns (1 October 1888 – 25 February 1944) was a Latvian athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He died in a Soviet prison camp during World War II.
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Who was Jānis Jordāns?
Latvian athlete (1888-1944)
When was Jānis Jordāns born?
Jānis Jordāns was born on 1 October 1888 in Kārļi Parish.
When did Jānis Jordāns die?
Jānis Jordāns died on 25 February 1944 in Ikšķile.
What was Jānis Jordāns's occupation?
Jānis Jordāns was an athletics competitor and typesetter.
What nationality was Jānis Jordāns?
Jānis Jordāns was Latvian.
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