Hein Verbruggen

international Olympic Committee member (1941–2017)
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Hein Verbruggen

Summary

Hein Verbruggen is a human[1]. He was born in Helmond[2]. He was born on June 21, 1941[3]. He passed away in Leuven[4]. He died on June 14, 2017[5]. He worked as a sports official[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hein Verbruggen's place of birth was Helmond[2].
  • Hein Verbruggen passed away in Leuven[4].
  • Hein Verbruggen was born on June 21, 1941[3].
  • Hein Verbruggen died on June 14, 2017[5].
  • Hein Verbruggen held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[8].
  • Hein Verbruggen's professions included sports official[6].
  • Among Hein Verbruggen's employers was Union Cycliste Internationale[9].
  • Hein Verbruggen's education included a stint at Nyenrode Business University[10].
  • Hein Verbruggen received the Silver Olympic Order[11].
  • Hein Verbruggen was a member of International Olympic Committee[12].
  • Hein Verbruggen is recorded as male[13].
  • Hein Verbruggen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[15].
  • Hein Verbruggen's sport is recorded as cycle sport[16].
  • Hein Verbruggen's family name is recorded as Verbruggen[17].
  • Hein Verbruggen's given name is recorded as Hein[18].
  • Hein Verbruggen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helmond[2], Hein Verbruggen… he was born on June 21, 1941[3].

Education

Hein Verbruggen's education included a stint at Nyenrode Business University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Hein Verbruggen worked as a sports official[6]. He was employed by Union Cycliste Internationale[9].

Recognition

Hein Verbruggen received the Silver Olympic Order[11].

Death and Burial

Hein Verbruggen died on June 14, 2017[5]. He passed away in Leuven[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[15].

Why It Matters

Hein Verbruggen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

FAQs

Where was Hein Verbruggen born?

Hein Verbruggen's place of birth was Helmond[2].

Where did Hein Verbruggen die?

Hein Verbruggen passed away in Leuven[4].

What did Hein Verbruggen do for work?

Hein Verbruggen worked as sports official[6].

Where did Hein Verbruggen go to school?

Hein Verbruggen was educated at Nyenrode Business University[10].

What awards did Hein Verbruggen receive?

Honors received include Silver Olympic Order[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . bbc.com. bbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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