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Willem van der Steen

1905 – 1983

Dutch athletics competitor

Athletics competitor Long-distance runner
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About Willem van der Steen

Lived 1905 – 1983 (aged 77). Willem van der Steen was a Dutch athletics competitor and long-distance runner.

Willem van der Steen (9 November 1905 – 10 March 1983) was a Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
9 November 1905, Amsterdam
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 March 1983, Warnsveld
Occupation
Athletics competitor, long-distance runner
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Also known as
Willem Frederik van der Steen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willem van der Steen?

Dutch athletics competitor (1905–1983)

When was Willem van der Steen born?

Willem van der Steen was born on 9 November 1905 in Amsterdam.

When did Willem van der Steen die?

Willem van der Steen died on 10 March 1983 in Warnsveld.

What was Willem van der Steen's occupation?

Willem van der Steen was an athletics competitor and long-distance runner.

What nationality was Willem van der Steen?

Willem van der Steen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willem van der Steen

· Wikidata: Q9374770

· DBpedia: Willem van der Steen

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