Dorus Rijkers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Dorus Rijkers

Dutch lifeboat captain

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1847

Place of Birth: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 19-Apr-1928

Profession: sailor

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Dorus Rijkers

  • Theodorus "Dorus" Rijkers (27 January 1847 – 19 April 1928) 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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