About Bengt Palmquist
Lived 1923 – 1995 (aged 72). Bengt Palmquist was a Swedish skipper and sailor.
Bengt Valdemar Palmquist (4 April 1923 – 26 November 1995) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the Dragon class at the 1956, 1960 and 1968 Olympics. He won a gold medal in 1956, finishing 20th and sixth in 1960 and 1968, respectively; he was the helmsman in 1960. In 1975 he won a world title in the same event sailing with his sons Björn and Johan.
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Who was Bengt Palmquist?
sailor (1923–1995)
When was Bengt Palmquist born?
Bengt Palmquist was born on 4 April 1923 in Gothenburg.
When did Bengt Palmquist die?
Bengt Palmquist died on 26 November 1995 in Särö.
What was Bengt Palmquist's occupation?
Bengt Palmquist was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Bengt Palmquist?
Bengt Palmquist was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bengt Palmquist. https://biography.guide/bengt-palmquist/
MLA: "Bengt Palmquist." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bengt-palmquist/.
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