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Finn Ferner

1920 – 2001

Norwegian sailor

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About Finn Ferner

Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 81). Finn Ferner was a Norwegian sailor.

Finn Ferner (10 March 1920 – 11 March 2001) was a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist.

He was born in Oslo and died in Nesøya. He received a silver medal in the 6 metre class with the boat Elisabeth X at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, together with Johan Ferner (his brother), Erik Heiberg, Tor Arneberg and Carl Mortensen.

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Also known as
Finn Christian Ferner, Finn Christian Jacobsen-Ferner, Finn Jacobsen-Ferner, Finn Chr. Jacobsen-Ferner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Finn Ferner?

Norwegian sailor (1920–2001)

When was Finn Ferner born?

Finn Ferner was born on 10 March 1920 in Oslo.

When did Finn Ferner die?

Finn Ferner died on 11 March 2001 in Nesøya.

What was Finn Ferner's occupation?

Finn Ferner was a sailor.

What nationality was Finn Ferner?

Finn Ferner was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Finn Ferner

· Wikidata: Q5450620

· DBpedia: Finn Ferner

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