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Kurt Runge

1887 – 1959

German coxswain

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About Kurt Runge

Lived 1887 – 1959 (aged 72). Kurt Runge was a German coxswain.

Kurt Albert Georg Runge (13 September 1887 – 6 November 1959) was a German rower who competed for the German Empire in the 1912 Summer Olympics, as the coxswain. The German team won the bronze medal in the eight.

1912 German Men's eights rowing team Otto Liebing Max Bröske Fritz Bartholomae Willi Bartholomae Werner Dehn Rudolf Reichelt Hans Matthiae Kurt Runge Max Vetter

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Coxswain
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Kurt Albert Georg Runge

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt Runge?

German coxswain (1887-1959)

When was Kurt Runge born?

Kurt Runge was born on 13 September 1887 in Brandenburg an der Havel.

When did Kurt Runge die?

Kurt Runge died on 6 November 1959 in West Berlin.

What was Kurt Runge's occupation?

Kurt Runge was a coxswain.

What nationality was Kurt Runge?

Kurt Runge was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt Runge

· Wikidata: Q823592

· DBpedia: Kurt Runge

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