About Willem Wakker
Lived 1879 – 1959 (aged 79). Willem Wakker was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Willem Wakker (8 December 1879 – 20 November 1959) was a Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Willem Wakker?
Dutch sportsperson and athletics competitor (1879–1959)
When was Willem Wakker born?
Willem Wakker was born on 8 December 1879 in Rotterdam.
When did Willem Wakker die?
Willem Wakker died on 20 November 1959 in Jersey City.
What was Willem Wakker's occupation?
Willem Wakker was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Willem Wakker?
Willem Wakker was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willem Wakker. https://biography.guide/willem-wakker/
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