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Ru van der Haar

1913 – 1943

Field hockey player

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About Ru van der Haar

Lived 1913 – 1943 (aged 29). Ru van der Haar was a Dutch field hockey player.

Rudolf "Ru" Jacob van der Haar (6 October 1913 in Banjoemas, Java, Dutch East Indies – 15 May 1943 in Maoemere, Dutch East Indies) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all five matches as halfback.

He died in a Japanese camp during World War II.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ru van der Haar?

field hockey player (1913–1943)

When was Ru van der Haar born?

Ru van der Haar was born on 6 October 1913 in Banyumas.

When did Ru van der Haar die?

Ru van der Haar died on 15 May 1943 in Maumere.

What was Ru van der Haar's occupation?

Ru van der Haar was a field hockey player.

What nationality was Ru van der Haar?

Ru van der Haar was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ru van der Haar

· Wikidata: Q1813144

· DBpedia: Ru van der Haar

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