About Otto Cordes
Lived 1905 – 1970 (aged 65). Otto Cordes was a German swimmer and water polo player.
Otto Cordes (31 August 1905 – 24 December 1970) was a German water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he was part of the German team which won the gold medal. He played all three match and scored one goal. Four years later he won the silver medal with the German team. He played all four matches.
In 1968, his son, Burkhard Cordes, won a bronze medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics in sailing - class Flying Dutchman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Cordes?
German water polo player, Nazi (1905–1970)
When was Otto Cordes born?
Otto Cordes was born on 31 August 1905 in Magdeburg.
When did Otto Cordes die?
Otto Cordes died on 24 December 1970 in São Paulo.
What was Otto Cordes's occupation?
Otto Cordes was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Otto Cordes?
Otto Cordes was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Cordes. https://biography.guide/otto-cordes/
MLA: "Otto Cordes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-cordes/.
Chicago: "Otto Cordes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/otto-cordes/.
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