About Erik Madsen
Lived 1903 – 1968 (aged 65). Erik Madsen was a Norwegian chess player.
Erik Magnus Madsen (21 January 1903 – 24 March 1968) was a Norwegian chess player.
Biography From the late 1940s to the begin 1950s, Erik Madsen was one of the leading Norwegian chess players. In 1948, he played in Nordic Chess Championship.
Erik Madsen played for Norway in the Chess Olympiad: In 1952, at second reserve board in the 10th Chess Olympiad in Helsinki (+5, =1, -2).
Erik Madsen was strong Correspondence chess player. As part of the Norwegian national chess team, he participated in the 2nd (1952–1955) and 3rd (1958–1961) Correspondence Chess Olympiads.
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Who was Erik Madsen?
Norwegian chess player
When was Erik Madsen born?
Erik Madsen was born on 21 January 1903.
When did Erik Madsen die?
Erik Madsen died on 24 March 1968.
What was Erik Madsen's occupation?
Erik Madsen was a chess player.
What nationality was Erik Madsen?
Erik Madsen was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Erik Madsen (chess player)
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