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Axel Simonsen

1887 – 1938

Norwegian Olympic marathoner

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About Axel Simonsen

Lived 1887 – 1938 (aged 51). Axel Simonsen was a Norwegian marathon runner.

Axel Simonsen (11 March 1887 – 3 April 1938) was a Norwegian long distance runner, born in Oslo. He represented the club IK Tjalve. He participated in marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.

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Important facts

Born

11 March 1887, Oslo

Birth century

19th century

Died

3 April 1938, Norway, Oslo

Occupation

Marathon runner

Nationality

Norway

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Axel Simonsen's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Axel Simonsen?

Norwegian Olympic marathoner (1887–1938)

When was Axel Simonsen born?

Axel Simonsen was born on 11 March 1887 in Oslo.

When did Axel Simonsen die?

Axel Simonsen died on 3 April 1938 in Norway, Oslo.

What was Axel Simonsen's occupation?

Axel Simonsen was a marathon runner.

What nationality was Axel Simonsen?

Axel Simonsen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Axel Simonsen

· Wikidata: Q4830354

· DBpedia: Axel Simonsen

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