About Gottfrid Svensson
Lived 1889 – 1956 (aged 67). Gottfrid Svensson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Gottfrid Cervantius Svensson (13 May 1889 – 19 August 1956) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal in the freestyle lightweight contest in 1920. Earlier in 1913, he won a silver medal at the unofficial European Championships.
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Who was Gottfrid Svensson?
Olympic wrestler (1889–1956)
When was Gottfrid Svensson born?
Gottfrid Svensson was born on 13 May 1889 in Uppsala.
When did Gottfrid Svensson die?
Gottfrid Svensson died on 19 August 1956 in Stockholm.
What was Gottfrid Svensson's occupation?
Gottfrid Svensson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Gottfrid Svensson?
Gottfrid Svensson was Swedish.
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