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Erik Wilén

1898 – 1982

Athletics competitor

Sprinter Athletics competitor

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About Erik Wilén

Lived 1898 – 1982 (aged 84). Erik Wilén was a Finnish sprinter and athletics competitor.

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Important facts

Born

15 July 1898, Helsinki

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 July 1982, Helsinki

Occupation

Sprinter, athletics competitor

Nationality

Finland

Also known as

Erik Wilhelm Wilén, Erkka Wilén, Erik Wilen, Erik Wilhelm Wilen, Erkka Wilen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erik Wilén's

William Berryman Scott

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erik Wilén?

athletics competitor (1898-1982)

When was Erik Wilén born?

Erik Wilén was born on 15 July 1898 in Helsinki.

When did Erik Wilén die?

Erik Wilén died on 23 July 1982 in Helsinki.

What was Erik Wilén's occupation?

Erik Wilén was a sprinter and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Erik Wilén?

Erik Wilén was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erik Wilén

· Wikidata: Q1354223

· DBpedia: Erik Wilén

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