About Erik Svensén
Lived 1893 – 1935 (aged 42). Erik Svensén was a Swedish artistic gymnast.
Alf Erik Gillis Svensén (28 July 1893 – 17 December 1935) was a Swedish gymnast who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Swedish team that won the gold medal in the Swedish system event.
Svensén was a bomb expert at the Swedish Air Force and held the rank of captain.
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Who was Erik Svensén?
gymnast (1893–1935)
When was Erik Svensén born?
Erik Svensén was born on 28 July 1893 in Sweden.
When did Erik Svensén die?
Erik Svensén died on 17 December 1935 in Stockholm.
What was Erik Svensén's occupation?
Erik Svensén was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Erik Svensén?
Erik Svensén was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erik Svensén. https://biography.guide/erik-svensen/
MLA: "Erik Svensén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/erik-svensen/.
Chicago: "Erik Svensén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/erik-svensen/.
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