About Carl von Essen
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 81). Carl von Essen was a Swedish fencer.
Carl von Essen (18 October 1940 – 11 November 2021) was a Swedish fencer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he won a gold medal in épée with the Swedish team.
Von Essen represented Föreningen för Fäktkonstens Främjande and Djurgårdens IF. Von Essen died in Björnlunda on 11 November 2021, at the age of 81.
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Who was Carl von Essen?
Swedish fencer (1940-2021)
When was Carl von Essen born?
Carl von Essen was born on 18 October 1940 in Jönköping.
When did Carl von Essen die?
Carl von Essen died on 11 November 2021 in Björnlunda.
What was Carl von Essen's occupation?
Carl von Essen was a fencer.
What nationality was Carl von Essen?
Carl von Essen was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl von Essen. https://biography.guide/carl-von-essen/
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