André Waterkeyn

Belgian engineer and Olympic field hockey player (1917–2005)
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Summary

André Waterkeyn was born on August 23, 1917[1], in Wimbledon[2]. He died on October 4, 2005[3], in Brussels[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], architect[6], field hockey player[7], and Olympic competitor[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
  • Employer: Agoria[10]
  • Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[11], Collège Saint-Michel[12]
  • Notable work: Atomium[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Sport: field hockey[15]
  • Family name: Waterkeyn[16]
  • Given name: André[17]
  • Participant in: field hockey at the 1948 Summer Olympics – men's tournament[18]

FAQs

Where was André Waterkeyn born?

André Waterkeyn's place of birth was Wimbledon[2].

Where did André Waterkeyn die?

André Waterkeyn died in Brussels[4].

What did André Waterkeyn do for work?

André Waterkeyn worked as an engineer[5], architect[6], field hockey player[7], and Olympic competitor[8].

Where did André Waterkeyn go to school?

André Waterkeyn was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[11] and Collège Saint-Michel[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Olympedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Wimbledon
    Notable work → Atomium
    Educated at → Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968), Collège Saint-Michel
    Family name → Waterkeyn
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