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Dorus Rijkers
Sailor, Deceased Person
1847 – 1928
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Who was Dorus Rijkers?
Theodorus "Dorus" Rijkers was a famous Dutch lifeboat captain and folk hero, most famous for his sea rescues of 487 shipwrecked victims over a total of 38 rescue operations, and at least 25 before joining the lifeboat-service.
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- Born
- Jan 28, 1847
Den Helder - Spouses
- Profession
- Lived in
- Den Helder
- Died
- Apr 19, 1928
Den Helder
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on July 23, 2013
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