About Peter Kokotowitsch
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 77). Peter Kokotowitsch was an Austrian amateur wrestler.
Peter Kokotowitsch (; 8 October 1890 – 12 July 1968) was a Croatian Serb wrestler. He competed for Austria in the middleweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. Afterwards, he emigrated to the United States, where he adopted US citizenship and changed his name to Peter Kovick on 27 March 1929.
He spent his business career in the U.S. with the Continental Can Company, and became a division manager before retiring in 1954. He later worked as a consultant to the Campbell Soup Company. Kovick also became active with Serbian-American organizations and helped displaced refugees who came to the United States after World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Kokotowitsch?
wrestler (1890-1968)
When was Peter Kokotowitsch born?
Peter Kokotowitsch was born on 8 October 1890 in Plaški.
When did Peter Kokotowitsch die?
Peter Kokotowitsch died on 12 July 1968 in Chicago.
What was Peter Kokotowitsch's occupation?
Peter Kokotowitsch was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Peter Kokotowitsch?
Peter Kokotowitsch was Austrian.
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