About Erik von Holst
Lived 1894 – 1962 (aged 67). Erik von Holst was an Estonian, German and Russian engineer, sailor, resettler, merchant, designer and ice sailor.
Erik von Holst (30 August 1894, in Vaivara Parish, Estonia – 31 May 1962, in Eutin, West Germany) was an Estonian-German sailor and ice sailor who represented Estonia in the 1936 Summer Olympics in the men's olympic monotype class. He also designed and constructed the International Monotype-XV ice yacht.
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Who was Erik von Holst?
Estonian sailor and ice sailor (1894-1962)
When was Erik von Holst born?
Erik von Holst was born on 30 August 1894 in Vaivara Rural Municipality, Tallinn.
When did Erik von Holst die?
Erik von Holst died on 31 May 1962 in Eutin, Ahrensbök.
What was Erik von Holst's occupation?
Erik von Holst was an engineer, sailor, resettler, merchant, designer and ice sailor.
What nationality was Erik von Holst?
Erik von Holst was Estonian, German and Russian.
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