Francisco Elson
Dutch basketball player, NBA champion
Competed professionally as a basketball player with a career that included time in the NBA and various European leagues. Played for teams such as the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs. Contributed to the Spurs' victory in the 2007 NBA Championship. Also represented the Netherlands at the international level in multiple competitions.
Won the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2007
Played for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Represented the Netherlands in international basketball
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Duke of Brittany, Duke of Brittany
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February 28th, 1518 508 years ago
Died
August 10th, 1536 490 years ago — 18 years old
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February 28th, 1996 30 years ago
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February 28th, 1997 29 years ago
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Danish footballer; UEFA Euro 2004 participant
Born
February 28th, 1980 46 years ago
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Born
February 28th, 1976 50 years ago
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German footballer with international caps
Born
February 28th, 1990 36 years ago
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