About Wilhelmus Bekkers
Lived 1890 – 1957 (aged 67). Wilhelmus Bekkers was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Wilhelmus Johannes Bekkers (21 August 1890 – 13 November 1957) was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem. Bekkers was a swimming teacher in his birthplace, where he married Engelina Gouw in 1916. In 1920, he won the silver medal as a member of the Dutch tug of war team.
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Who was Wilhelmus Bekkers?
Dutch tug of war competitor (1890-1957)
When was Wilhelmus Bekkers born?
Wilhelmus Bekkers was born on 21 August 1890 in Arnhem.
When did Wilhelmus Bekkers die?
Wilhelmus Bekkers died on 13 November 1957 in Arnhem.
What was Wilhelmus Bekkers's occupation?
Wilhelmus Bekkers was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Wilhelmus Bekkers?
Wilhelmus Bekkers was Dutch.
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