About Piet Jan van der Giessen
Lived 1918 – 1993 (aged 75). Piet Jan van der Giessen was a Dutch skipper.
Pieter Jan "Piet Jan" van der Giessen (1 January 1918 – 10 June 1993) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country as at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Piet Jan, as crew member on the Dutch 5.5 Metre De Ruyter, took the 13th place with helmsman Wim de Vries Lentsch and fellow crew member Flip Keegstra.
Professional life In his professional life Van der Giessen was one of the owners and founder of the shipyard Van der Giessen de Noord.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Piet Jan van der Giessen?
Olympic sailor
When was Piet Jan van der Giessen born?
Piet Jan van der Giessen was born on 1 January 1918 in Krimpen aan den IJssel.
When did Piet Jan van der Giessen die?
Piet Jan van der Giessen died on 10 June 1993 in Krimpen aan den IJssel.
What was Piet Jan van der Giessen's occupation?
Piet Jan van der Giessen was a skipper.
What nationality was Piet Jan van der Giessen?
Piet Jan van der Giessen was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Piet Jan van der Giessen
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Piet Jan van der Giessen. https://biography.guide/piet-jan-van-der-giessen/
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