About Bror Mannström
Lived 1884 – 1916 (aged 31). Bror Mannström was a Swedish modern pentathlete and military personnel.
Karl Mannström (26 October 1884 – 19 July 1916) was a Swedish modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Mannström became an officer at the Fortification in 1909 and was appointed lieutenant in 1912. He was commanded to the flight school at Malmslätt in 1915 to undergo his flight training. He was awarded after the certificate tests on June 22, 1915, Swedish aviator diploma no. 28 issued by S.A.S. (Swedish Aeronautical Society). In 1916, Mannström set a Scandinavian altitude record with passengers when he reached an altitude of 4,000 meters. He died in a plane crash just outside Skillingaryd in a Morane-Saulnier aircraft licensed by Thulin's workshops.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bror Mannström?
modern pentathlete (1884-1916)
When was Bror Mannström born?
Bror Mannström was born on 26 October 1884 in Sundsvall.
When did Bror Mannström die?
Bror Mannström died on 19 July 1916 in Sweden, Tofteryd.
What was Bror Mannström's occupation?
Bror Mannström was a modern pentathlete and military personnel.
What nationality was Bror Mannström?
Bror Mannström was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bror Mannström. https://biography.guide/bror-mannstrom/
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