About Pierre Nijs
Lived 1890 – 1939 (aged 48–49). Pierre Nijs was a Belgian swimmer and water polo player.
Léon Pierre Nijs (4 January 1890 – 12 June 1939) was a Belgian water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Belgian team and was able to win a silver and a bronze medal. He was born, and died, in Antwerp.
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Who was Pierre Nijs?
Belgian water polo player (1890–1939)
When was Pierre Nijs born?
Pierre Nijs was born on 4 January 1890 in Antwerp.
When did Pierre Nijs die?
Pierre Nijs died in 1939 in Antwerp.
What was Pierre Nijs's occupation?
Pierre Nijs was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Pierre Nijs?
Pierre Nijs was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Nijs. https://biography.guide/pierre-nijs/
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