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Walter Volle

1913 – 2002

German rower

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About Walter Volle

Lived 1913 – 2002 (aged 89). Walter Volle was a German rower, rowing coach and athlete.

Walter Volle (18 September 1913 – 27 October 2002) was a German rower, coach, and crew member in the German boat in the coxed four competition, winning the gold medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Volle was born in Mannheim, Germany, in 1913, and died in Berlin in 2002.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Walter Volle's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Volle?

German rower (1913–2002)

When was Walter Volle born?

Walter Volle was born on 18 September 1913 in Mannheim.

When did Walter Volle die?

Walter Volle died on 27 October 2002 in Berlin.

What was Walter Volle's occupation?

Walter Volle was a rower, rowing coach and athlete.

What nationality was Walter Volle?

Walter Volle was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Volle

· Wikidata: Q90339

· DBpedia: Walter Volle

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