Ejnar Tønsager
Norwegian rower
About Ejnar Tønsager
Lived 1888 – 1967 (aged 79). Ejnar Tønsager was a Norwegian coxswain.
Ejnar Tønsager (12 April 1888 – 15 October 1967) was a Norwegian rowing coxswain who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1908, he was the coxswain of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the first round of the men's eight competition. Four years later, he was again the coxswain of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed four event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.
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Who was Ejnar Tønsager?
Norwegian rower
When was Ejnar Tønsager born?
Ejnar Tønsager was born on 12 April 1888 in Oslo.
When did Ejnar Tønsager die?
Ejnar Tønsager died on 15 October 1967 in Oslo.
What was Ejnar Tønsager's occupation?
Ejnar Tønsager was a coxswain.
What nationality was Ejnar Tønsager?
Ejnar Tønsager was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ejnar Tønsager. https://biography.guide/ejnar-tonsager/
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