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John Langenus
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OverviewAI-generated
John Langenus was a Belgian male journalist, association football referee, and player. Born in Berchem on 8 December 1891, he represented Belgium in association football. His professional career spanned from 1910 to 1944, during which he spoke Dutch.
Langenus authored one work titled *Fluitend door de wereld*. He died in Antwerp on 1 October 1952.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 1
Top works
- Fluitend door de wereld
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Key facts
- Born
- Joannes Julianus Langenus , ( 1891-12-09 ) 9 December 1891, Antwerp , Belgium
- Died
- 1 October 1952 (1952-10-01) (aged 60), Antwerp , Belgium
- Other names
- Jean Langenus, Johannes Langenus, Julian Langenus
- Occupation
- Association football referee
- Known for
- FIFA World Cup Final, 1930
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Belgium
- Place of birth
- Berchem
- Place of death
- Antwerp
- Occupation
- journalist
- Languages spoken
- Dutch
- Sport
- association football
- Country for sport
- Belgium
- Image
- Portret van John Langenus, SFA007001507.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1891-12-08
- date of death
- 1952-10-01
- start of work period
- 1910-00-00
- Commons category
- John Langenus
- end of work period
- 1944-00-00
Sources (2)
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Encyclopedic overview
Joannes Julianus "John" Langenus (9 December 1891 in Antwerp, Belgium – 1 October 1952 in Antwerp, Belgium) was a Belgian football referee, who officiated for FIFA in three World Cup competitions, including the first ever Final match in 1930.
Life and career
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