Sören Bertram
Footballer and player for FC Hansa Rostock
A professional footballer, participated primarily as a midfielder. Played in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Developed skills at youth clubs before joining Greifswalder FC and making moves to other clubs. Contributed to teams in both league and cup competitions, including appearances for FC Hansa Rostock.
Played for FC Hansa Rostock in the 2. Bundesliga
Competed in the Bundesliga for several teams
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Polish anthropologist and philosopher
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Died
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June 5th, 1781 244 years ago
Died
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