About Maurits Verdonck
Lived 1873 – 1968 (aged 94). Maurits Verdonck was a Belgian rower and writer.
Maurits August Verdonck (21 April 1879 – 1 March 1968), often incorrectly referred to as Maurice, was a Belgian rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Belgian boat Royal Club Nautique de Gand, which won the silver medal in the men's eight.
Verdonck was also a writer. His work was part of the literature event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Maurits Verdonck?
Belgian rower (1879–1968)
When was Maurits Verdonck born?
Maurits Verdonck was born on 4 December 1873 in Ghent.
When did Maurits Verdonck die?
Maurits Verdonck died on 1 March 1968 in Gentbrugge.
What was Maurits Verdonck's occupation?
Maurits Verdonck was a rower and writer.
What nationality was Maurits Verdonck?
Maurits Verdonck was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurits Verdonck. https://biography.guide/maurits-verdonck/
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