About Roepie Kruize
Lived 1925 – 1992 (aged 67). Roepie Kruize was a Dutch field hockey player.
Jan Hendrik "Roepie" Kruize (18 January 1925 in Heemstede – 14 February 1992 in The Hague) was a former field hockey player from the Netherlands. He was one of the Netherlands's most famous players in the years following World War II. Kruize won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, followed by the silver medal, four years later in Helsinki.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roepie Kruize?
field hockey player (1925-1992)
When was Roepie Kruize born?
Roepie Kruize was born on 18 January 1925 in Heemstede.
When did Roepie Kruize die?
Roepie Kruize died on 14 February 1992 in The Hague.
What was Roepie Kruize's occupation?
Roepie Kruize was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Roepie Kruize?
Roepie Kruize was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roepie Kruize. https://biography.guide/roepie-kruize/
MLA: "Roepie Kruize." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roepie-kruize/.
Chicago: "Roepie Kruize." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roepie-kruize/.
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