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Joop van Woerkom

1912 – 1998

Dutch water polo player

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About Joop van Woerkom

Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 85). Joop van Woerkom was a Dutch water polo player.

Johannes Jacobus "Joop" van Woerkom (3 May 1912 – 27 January 1998) was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Dutch team which finished fifth in the 1936 tournament. He played two matches as goalkeeper.

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Important facts

Born

3 May 1912, Schiedam

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 January 1998, Schiedam

Occupation

Water polo player

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joop van Woerkom's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joop van Woerkom?

Dutch water polo player (1912–1998)

When was Joop van Woerkom born?

Joop van Woerkom was born on 3 May 1912 in Schiedam.

When did Joop van Woerkom die?

Joop van Woerkom died on 27 January 1998 in Schiedam.

What was Joop van Woerkom's occupation?

Joop van Woerkom was a water polo player.

What nationality was Joop van Woerkom?

Joop van Woerkom was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joop van Woerkom

· Wikidata: Q2333053

· DBpedia: Joop van Woerkom

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