François Brandt

Dutch rower and engineer.

François Brandt - Dutch rower and engineer.
Born

1874
151 years ago

Died

July 4th, 1949
76 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Contributed to the sport of rowing as a competitor and made significant advancements in engineering. Participated in various rowing competitions and was part of teams that achieved notable successes in national and international events. Worked on engineering projects that benefited the rowing community and enhanced the sport. His technical expertise and dedication to rowing left a lasting legacy in both fields.

Participated in multiple national rowing competitions

Contributed innovations in engineering related to rowing

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