Karin Büttner-Janz
East German artistic gymnast (born 1952)
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
East German artistic gymnast (born 1952)
Born
February 17, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
Dutch
Timeline
physician, artistic gymnast
German Democratic RepublicBorn in Lübben (Spreewald)
1952
Born in Lübben (Spreewald) (1952-02-17)
1967
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1972
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
2003
AwardInternational Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~74
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karin Büttner-Janz?+
Karin Büttner-Janz is East German artistic gymnast (born 1952). Born in 1952.
What does the name Karin mean?+
The name Karin means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (かりん)". It is of Dutch origin.
When was Karin Büttner-Janz born?+
Karin Büttner-Janz was born on February 17, 1952.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (かりん)
The name Karin is of Dutch origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (かりん)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Karin — February 17, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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