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Carl Jonsson

1885 – 1966

Swedish tug of war competitor

Tug of war competitorPolice officer

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About Carl Jonsson

Lived 1885 – 1966 (aged 81). Carl Jonsson was a Swedish tug of war competitor and police officer.

Carl Jonsson (16 July 1885 – 11 November 1966) was a Swedish policeman who won a gold medal in the tug of war competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

16 July 1885, Ryd

Birth century

19th century

Died

11 November 1966, Ryd

Occupation

Tug of war competitor, police officer

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Carl Jonsson's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Jonsson?

Swedish tug of war competitor (1885-1966)

When was Carl Jonsson born?

Carl Jonsson was born on 16 July 1885 in Ryd.

When did Carl Jonsson die?

Carl Jonsson died on 11 November 1966 in Ryd.

What was Carl Jonsson's occupation?

Carl Jonsson was a tug of war competitor and police officer.

What nationality was Carl Jonsson?

Carl Jonsson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Jonsson

· Wikidata: Q2424080

· DBpedia: Carl Jonsson

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Jonsson. https://biography.guide/carl-jonsson-tug-of-war-competitor/

MLA: "Carl Jonsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-jonsson-tug-of-war-competitor/.

Chicago: "Carl Jonsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-jonsson-tug-of-war-competitor/.

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