About Jetze Doorman
Lived 1881 – 1931 (aged 49). Jetze Doorman was a Dutch speed skater, fencer, modern pentathlete and military officer.
Jetze Doorman (2 July 1881 – 28 February 1931) was a Dutch fencer. He won four Olympic bronze medals. He also competed in the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Doorman won the European Champion in Paris in 1907. This victory caused that the Netherlands had to organize the championships the next year and due to that the Dutch national fencing association, now called "Koninklijke Nederlandse Algemene Schermbond" (KNAS) was established.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jetze Doorman?
fencer (1881-1931)
When was Jetze Doorman born?
Jetze Doorman was born on 2 July 1881 in Balk.
When did Jetze Doorman die?
Jetze Doorman died on 28 February 1931 in Breda.
What was Jetze Doorman's occupation?
Jetze Doorman was a speed skater, fencer, modern pentathlete and military officer.
What nationality was Jetze Doorman?
Jetze Doorman was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jetze Doorman. https://biography.guide/jetze-doorman/
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