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Kurt Oleska

1914 – 1945

German basketball player

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About Kurt Oleska

Lived 1914 – 1945 (aged 30). Kurt Oleska was a German basketball player.

Kurt Oleska (21 August 1914 – 9 January 1945) was a German basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during World War II.

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Important facts

Born

21 June 1914, Eisfeld

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 January 1945, Russia

Occupation

Basketball player

Nationality

Germany

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kurt Oleska's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt Oleska?

German basketball player (1914–1945)

When was Kurt Oleska born?

Kurt Oleska was born on 21 June 1914 in Eisfeld.

When did Kurt Oleska die?

Kurt Oleska died on 9 January 1945 in Russia.

What was Kurt Oleska's occupation?

Kurt Oleska was a basketball player.

What nationality was Kurt Oleska?

Kurt Oleska was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt Oleska

· Wikidata: Q3817485

· DBpedia: Kurt Oleska

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