About Ernst Nilsson
Lived 1891 – 1971 (aged 79). Ernst Nilsson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Ernst Hilding Waldemar Nilsson (10 May 1891 – 11 February 1971) was a Swedish heavyweight wrestler who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling in 1920. He placed fourth-fifth in the Greco-Roman and freestyle contests in 1924. Nilsson won two world titles in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1913 and 1922.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernst Nilsson?
Olympic wrestler (1891–1971)
When was Ernst Nilsson born?
Ernst Nilsson was born on 10 May 1891 in Malmö.
When did Ernst Nilsson die?
Ernst Nilsson died on 11 February 1971 in Malmö.
What was Ernst Nilsson's occupation?
Ernst Nilsson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ernst Nilsson?
Ernst Nilsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernst Nilsson. https://biography.guide/ernst-nilsson-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Ernst Nilsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernst-nilsson-amateur-wrestler/.
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