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Wubbo Ockels
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Born
March 28
,
1946
·
Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
Died
May 18
,
2014
·
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
(kidney cancer)
Birth name
Wubbo Johannes Ockels
Mini Bio
Wubbo Ockels was born on March 28, 1946 in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands. He was married to Joos Swaving. He died on May 18, 2014 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
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Spouse
Joos Swaving
(1969 - May 18, 2014) (his death, 2 children)
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The first Dutch person in space. He participated in a space shuttle flight in 1985.
Daughter
Gean Ockels
born on August 29, 1973 in Groningen. Mother is wife Joos Swaving.
Son Martin Ockels born on July 6, 1980 in Germany. Mother is wife Joos Swaving.
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