About Carl Petersen
Lived 1902 – 1983 (aged 81). Carl Petersen was a Danish merchant and long-distance runner.
Carl Axel Holger Petersen (15 February 1902 – 27 September 1983) was a Danish long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl Petersen?
Danish merchant and runner (1902-1983)
When was Carl Petersen born?
Carl Petersen was born on 15 February 1902.
When did Carl Petersen die?
Carl Petersen died on 27 September 1983.
What was Carl Petersen's occupation?
Carl Petersen was a merchant and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Carl Petersen?
Carl Petersen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Petersen (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Petersen. https://biography.guide/carl-petersen-merchant/
MLA: "Carl Petersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-petersen-merchant/.
Chicago: "Carl Petersen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-petersen-merchant/.
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