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Jacques Rogge

(1942–2021) Physician Belgium

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Jacques Rogge was a physician from Belgium, best known for Le Judo, son histoire, ses succès.

Quick Facts About Jacques Rogge

Born
May 2, 1942
Died
August 29, 2021
Nationality
Belgium
Profession
Physician
Notable works
Le Judo, son histoire, ses succès

About Jacques Rogge

Jacques Jean Marie, Count Rogge was a Belgian sports administrator, former athlete, and physician, who served as the eighth president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013. In 2013, Rogge became the IOC's honorary president, a lifetime position, which he held until his death from Parkinson's disease in August 2021.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Algerian National Order of Merit, Commander rank honorary doctorate of the University of Southern Denmark Gouden Penning honorary doctor of Baku State University Grand Order of Queen Jelena Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo Order of Friendship Champions of the Earth
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Order of Merit Order of the Quetzal Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau Order for Merits to Lithuania Officer of the Legion of Honour Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Gold Olympic Order Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau Knight Grand Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania Honorary doctors of Ghent University Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class Order of Merit, 1st class honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria honorary doctor of Semmelweis University honorary doctorate of the University of Porto honorary doctor of the Beijing Sport University

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