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Otto Groß

1890 – 1964

German swimmer

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About Otto Groß

Lived 1890 – 1964 (aged 74). Otto Groß was a German swimmer.

Otto Groß (12 January 1890 – 16 October 1964) was a German backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Karlsruhe. In 1912, he finished fifth in the 100 metre backstroke competition.

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Important facts

Born

12 January 1890, Karlsruhe

Birth century

19th century

Died

16 October 1964, Karlsruhe

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

Germany

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Otto Groß's

Augusto Righi

1850 – 1920

Physicist

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

1850 – 1935

Physician

Henry Louis Le Châtelier

Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Groß?

German swimmer (1890-1964)

When was Otto Groß born?

Otto Groß was born on 12 January 1890 in Karlsruhe.

When did Otto Groß die?

Otto Groß died on 16 October 1964 in Karlsruhe.

What was Otto Groß's occupation?

Otto Groß was a swimmer.

What nationality was Otto Groß?

Otto Groß was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Groß

· Wikidata: Q7109611

· DBpedia: Otto Groß

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