About Charley Johnson
Lived 1887 – 1967 (aged 80). Charley Johnson was an American amateur wrestler.
Charles Frithiof Johnson (January 31, 1887 – September 17, 1967) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Gothenburg. In 1920, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class after winning the bronze medal match against Angus Frantz.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charley Johnson?
Olympic wrestler (1887-1967)
When was Charley Johnson born?
Charley Johnson was born on 31 January 1887 in Gothenburg.
When did Charley Johnson die?
Charley Johnson died on 17 September 1967 in Los Angeles.
What was Charley Johnson's occupation?
Charley Johnson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Charley Johnson?
Charley Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charley Johnson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charley Johnson. https://biography.guide/charley-johnson-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Charley Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charley-johnson-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Charley Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charley-johnson-amateur-wrestler/.
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