About Frank Cervell
Lived 1907 – 1970 (aged 63). Frank Cervell was a Swedish fencer and military personnel.
Colonel Frank Rutger Cervell (22 February 1907 – 3 September 1970) was an officer in the Swedish Air Force and a fencer. He won bronze medals in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics and 1937 World Championships, as well as a world championship silver in 1938.
Early life Cervell was born on 22 February 1907 in Norrköping, Sweden, the son of consul Gustaf Johansson and his wife Anna Valentin. In 1959, he was appointed as air and naval attaché in Paris. Cervell served in this position until 1963.
He became Aide-de-camp to the Crown Prince in 1943 and chief Aide-de-camp to King Gustaf VI Adolf in 1951.
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Who was Frank Cervell?
Swedish fencer and air force colonel (1907–1970)
When was Frank Cervell born?
Frank Cervell was born on 22 February 1907 in Norrköping.
When did Frank Cervell die?
Frank Cervell died on 3 September 1970 in Stockholm.
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Frank Cervell was a fencer and military personnel.
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Frank Cervell was Swedish.
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