About Simon Okker
Lived 1881 – 1944 (aged 62). Simon Okker was a Dutch fencer.
Simon Okker (1 June 1881 – 6 March 1944) was a Dutch Olympic epee and foil fencer, who was killed in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Biography Okker was Jewish, and was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He participated in the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece, coming in 5th, and in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.
His grandson Tom Okker became a successful tennis player.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Okker?
Dutch fencer (1881–1944)
When was Simon Okker born?
Simon Okker was born on 1 June 1881 in Amsterdam.
When did Simon Okker die?
Simon Okker died on 6 March 1944 in Auschwitz.
What was Simon Okker's occupation?
Simon Okker was a fencer.
What nationality was Simon Okker?
Simon Okker was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Okker. https://biography.guide/simon-okker/
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