Niels Holbeck
Biographical information
| Roles | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Niels Vilhelm Sophus•Holbeck |
| Used name | Niels•Holbeck |
| Born | 22 September 1857 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 12 November 1937 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Niels Holbeck was co-opted onto the IOC in 1899 and served through December 1906. During his tenure he never attended an IOC Session. Holbeck was a military man, serving as head of the Army Military Academy, and retiring in 1930 as Colonel-in-Chief of the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment. Holbeck was President of the Danish Sports Association (1899-1901), promoting Nordic interest in sports.
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | International Olympic Committee | 1899—1906 | DEN |
Niels Holbeck |