About Frank Martin
Lived 1885 – 1962 (aged 76). Frank Martin was a Swedish equestrian, military personnel and writer.
Frank Hugo Martin (30 December 1885 – 28 August 1962) was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1904 Martin entered the Royal War Academy and graduated in 1906, becoming a lieutenant with the dragoons of the King's Own Regiment. He later continued his military studies at the Strömsholm Riding School, at the War College, at the French Riding School in Saumur (1923), and at the Shooting School in Rosersberg (1925). In parallel he taught military science at the Strömsholm Riding School in 1915–1919. In 1928 he was promoted to captain and squadron leader of the King's Own Mounted Regiment. The same year he started working for the newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Martin?
Swedish horse rider (1885–1962)
When was Frank Martin born?
Frank Martin was born on 30 December 1885 in Stockholm, Hedvig Eleonora parish.
When did Frank Martin die?
Frank Martin died on 28 August 1962 in Stockholm, Danderyd.
What was Frank Martin's occupation?
Frank Martin was an equestrian, military personnel and writer.
What nationality was Frank Martin?
Frank Martin was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Martin (equestrian)
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