About Max Bloesch
Lived 1908 – 1997 (aged 89). Max Bloesch was a Swiss handball player, ornithologist, conservationist and physical education teacher.
Max Bloesch (also Blösch; 27 June 1908 – 9 August 1997) was a Swiss field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Swiss field handball team, which won the bronze medal. He played one match.
Later in life, he was a conservationist who helped the population of storks in Switzerland rebound. For his work as "Father Stork" he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Bern.
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Who was Max Bloesch?
Swiss handball player (1908–1997)
When was Max Bloesch born?
Max Bloesch was born on 27 June 1908 in Olten.
When did Max Bloesch die?
Max Bloesch died on 9 August 1997 in Solothurn.
What was Max Bloesch's occupation?
Max Bloesch was a handball player, ornithologist, conservationist and physical education teacher.
What nationality was Max Bloesch?
Max Bloesch was Swiss.
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