About Carl Girsén
Lived 1889 – 1930 (aged 41). Carl Girsén was a Finnish skipper and sailor.
Carl-Oscar Girsén (16 February 1889 – 22 April 1930 in Helsinki) was a sailor from Finland who represented his country at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Nynäshamn, Sweden in the 8 Metre on the yacht Örn.
Born in Helsinki, Girsén represented Nyländska Jaktklubben.
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Who was Carl Girsén?
Olympic sailor (1889-1930)
When was Carl Girsén born?
Carl Girsén was born on 16 February 1889 in Helsinki.
When did Carl Girsén die?
Carl Girsén died on 22 April 1930 in Helsinki.
What was Carl Girsén's occupation?
Carl Girsén was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Carl Girsén?
Carl Girsén was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Girsén. https://biography.guide/carl-girsen/
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Chicago: "Carl Girsén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-girsen/.
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