About Ruurd Leegstra
Lived 1877 – 1933 (aged 55). Ruurd Leegstra was a Dutch rower.
Ruurd Gerbens Leegstra (29 June 1877 in Wonokesoemo, Dutch East Indies – 17 January 1933 in Utrecht) was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Dutch boat Minerva Amsterdam, which won the bronze medal in the eights.
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Who was Ruurd Leegstra?
Dutch rower (1877-1933)
When was Ruurd Leegstra born?
Ruurd Leegstra was born on 29 June 1877 in East Java.
When did Ruurd Leegstra die?
Ruurd Leegstra died on 17 January 1933 in Utrecht.
What was Ruurd Leegstra's occupation?
Ruurd Leegstra was a rower.
What nationality was Ruurd Leegstra?
Ruurd Leegstra was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruurd Leegstra. https://biography.guide/ruurd-leegstra/
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