About Jean van Silfhout
Lived 1902 – 1954 (aged 51–52). Jean van Silfhout was a Dutch swimmer, rower and water polo player.
Jean-Baptiste van Silfhout (4 February 1902 – 1956) was a Dutch sportsman. He competed in swimming (100 metre freestyle) and water polo at the 1920 Summer Olympics, rowing (coxed four) at the 1924 Summer Olympics, and water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He finished fifth in the water polo event at both the 1920 and 1928 Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean van Silfhout?
Dutch sportsman
When was Jean van Silfhout born?
Jean van Silfhout was born on 4 February 1902 in Sloten.
When did Jean van Silfhout die?
Jean van Silfhout died in 1954 in Jakarta.
What was Jean van Silfhout's occupation?
Jean van Silfhout was a swimmer, rower and water polo player.
What nationality was Jean van Silfhout?
Jean van Silfhout was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jean van Silfhout
· DBpedia: Jean van Silfhout (sportsman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean van Silfhout. https://biography.guide/jean-van-silfhout-swimmer/
MLA: "Jean van Silfhout." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-van-silfhout-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Jean van Silfhout." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-van-silfhout-swimmer/.
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