About Edvin Mattiasson
Lived 1890 – 1975 (aged 84). Edvin Mattiasson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Berndt Edvin Mattiasson (16 or 18 April 1890 – 15 March 1975) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden who won a bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
His official records were mixed up, listing his birth date either as 16 or 18 April. They also named him Mathiasson, while he called himself Mattiasson through most of his life. In 1916, he married Selma Karolina, a woman one year his elder who survived him by 12 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edvin Mattiasson?
Olympic wrestler (1890-1975)
When was Edvin Mattiasson born?
Edvin Mattiasson was born on 16 April 1890 in Trelleborg.
When did Edvin Mattiasson die?
Edvin Mattiasson died on 15 March 1975 in Malmö.
What was Edvin Mattiasson's occupation?
Edvin Mattiasson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Edvin Mattiasson?
Edvin Mattiasson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edvin Mattiasson. https://biography.guide/edvin-mattiasson/
MLA: "Edvin Mattiasson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edvin-mattiasson/.
Chicago: "Edvin Mattiasson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edvin-mattiasson/.
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