Herbert von Petersdorff
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Herbert von Petersdorff (January 2, 1882 in Berlin
– January 16, 1917) was a German
swimmer who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
. He was a member of the German swimming team, which won the gold medal at the Paris Games.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
– January 16, 1917) was a German
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
swimmer who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
. He was a member of the German swimming team, which won the gold medal at the Paris Games.