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Koos de Jong

1912 – 1993

Dutch sailor

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About Koos de Jong

Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 81). Koos de Jong was a Dutch sailor.

Jacobus Hermanus Hendrik Jan "Koos" de Jong (7 April 1912 – 20 August 1993) was a sailor from the Netherlands. He competed in the Firefly event at the 1948 Olympics and in the Finn event at the 1952 Games and won a bronze medal in 1948, placing fourth in 1952.

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Important facts

Born

7 April 1912, Rotterdam

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 August 1993, Capelle aan den IJssel

Occupation

Sailor

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Koos de Jong's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Koos de Jong?

Dutch sailor (1912–1993)

When was Koos de Jong born?

Koos de Jong was born on 7 April 1912 in Rotterdam.

When did Koos de Jong die?

Koos de Jong died on 20 August 1993 in Capelle aan den IJssel.

What was Koos de Jong's occupation?

Koos de Jong was a sailor.

What nationality was Koos de Jong?

Koos de Jong was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Koos de Jong

· Wikidata: Q2397843

· DBpedia: Koos de Jong

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