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Piet Taljaard

1914 – 1950

(b. 1914, d. 1950)

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About Piet Taljaard

Lived 1914 – 1950 (aged 35–36). Piet Taljaard was an athlete.

Petrus Cornelius Taljaard (April 1914 – 8 March 1950) was a South African weightlifter. He competed in the men's heavyweight event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

1914, Parow

Birth century

20th century

Died

8 March 1950

Occupation

Athlete

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Piet Taljaard's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Piet Taljaard?

(b. 1914, d. 1950)

When was Piet Taljaard born?

Piet Taljaard was born in 1914 in Parow.

When did Piet Taljaard die?

Piet Taljaard died on 8 March 1950.

What was Piet Taljaard's occupation?

Piet Taljaard was an athlete.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Piet Taljaard

· Wikidata: Q43844554

· DBpedia: Piet Taljaard

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