About Charles Haberkorn
Lived 1880 – 1966 (aged 85–86). Charles Haberkorn was an American amateur wrestler.
Charles Haberkorn (born Karl Haberkorn; November 16, 1880 – November 26, 1966), later Habercorn, was a German-American tug of war competitor and wrestler who participated in both sports in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
In the 1904 Olympics, he won a bronze medal as a member of Southwest Turnverein of Saint Louis No. 2 team, which is officially considered a mixed team.
As a wrestler, he competed in the freestyle lightweight category and was eliminated in the quarterfinals. He was born in Württemberg, Germany and died in St. Louis, Missouri.
Haberkorn was born in the Kingdom of Württemberg and immigrated to St. Louis in 1894 with his family. He became a U.S. citizen in 1911.
He died in November 1966, two days after being severely burned in an accident trying to light his gas oven.
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Who was Charles Haberkorn?
American sport wrestler (1880–1966)
When was Charles Haberkorn born?
Charles Haberkorn was born on 16 November 1880 in Württemberg.
When did Charles Haberkorn die?
Charles Haberkorn died in 1966 in St. Louis.
What was Charles Haberkorn's occupation?
Charles Haberkorn was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Charles Haberkorn?
Charles Haberkorn was American.
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