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John Durr

1930 – 2010

South African swimmer

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About John Durr

Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 79). John Durr was a South African swimmer.

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Important facts

Born

13 September 1930

Birth century

20th century

Died

11 March 2010, Cape Town

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

South Africa

Also known as

John Diederik Durr

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Durr's

Edwin Howard Armstrong

1890 – 1954

Electrical engineer

Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Durr?

South African swimmer

When was John Durr born?

John Durr was born on 13 September 1930.

When did John Durr die?

John Durr died on 11 March 2010 in Cape Town.

What was John Durr's occupation?

John Durr was a swimmer.

What nationality was John Durr?

John Durr was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Durr

· Wikidata: Q26997707

· DBpedia: John Durr

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