George van Rossem

Dutch fencer (1882-1955)
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George van Rossem
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George van Rossem

Summary

George van Rossem is a human[1]. Born in The Hague[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1882[3]. He died in Wassenaar[4]. He died on January 14, 1955[5]. He worked as a fencer[6], military officer[7], and reserve officer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • George van Rossem was born in The Hague[2].
  • George van Rossem died in Wassenaar[4].
  • George van Rossem was born on May 30, 1882[3].
  • George van Rossem died on January 14, 1955[5].
  • George van Rossem held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • George van Rossem's professions included fencer[6].
  • George van Rossem worked as a military officer[7].
  • George van Rossem worked as a reserve officer[8].
  • George van Rossem's education included a stint at Cadettenschool[11].
  • George van Rossem's education included a stint at Koninklijke Militaire Academie[12].
  • George van Rossem received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13].
  • George van Rossem received the Officers' Cross[14].
  • George van Rossem received the Participation Medal 1912 Olympic Games[15].
  • George van Rossem received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • George van Rossem received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • George van Rossem received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[18].
  • George van Rossem was a member of NOC*NSF[19].
  • George van Rossem is recorded as male[20].
  • George van Rossem's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • George van Rossem's Commons category is recorded as George van Rossem[22].
  • George van Rossem's sport is recorded as fencing[23].
  • George van Rossem's family name is recorded as van Rossem[24].
  • George van Rossem's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George van Rossem's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1928[26].
  • George van Rossem's participant in is recorded as 1920 Summer Olympics[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in The Hague[2], George van Rossem… he was born on May 30, 1882[3].

Education

Educated at Cadettenschool[11], a school[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1891[30] and Koninklijke Militaire Academie[12], a school[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1828[33], headquartered in Breda Castle[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[6], military officer[7], and reserve officer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], a grade of an order[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1892[37]; Officers' Cross[14], a military decoration[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1844[40]; Participation Medal 1912 Olympic Games[15], an award[41], founded in 1912[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46]; and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[18], an award[47], in France[48].

Death and Burial

George van Rossem died on January 14, 1955[5]. He died in Wassenaar[4].

Why It Matters

George van Rossem has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was George van Rossem born?

Born in The Hague[2], George van Rossem…

Where did George van Rossem die?

George van Rossem passed away in Wassenaar[4].

What did George van Rossem do for work?

George van Rossem worked as fencer[6], military officer[7], and reserve officer[8].

Where did George van Rossem go to school?

George van Rossem was educated at Cadettenschool[11] and Koninklijke Militaire Academie[12].

What awards did George van Rossem receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], Officers' Cross[14], Participation Medal 1912 Olympic Games[15], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

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  24. [26] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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