About Gunnar Holmberg
Lived 1897 – 1975 (aged 78). Gunnar Holmberg was a Swedish association football player.
Gunnar Josef Agaton Holmberg (6 May 1897 – 21 October 1975) was a Swedish association footballer who won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He had a nickname bajadär (devadasi) because his footwork resembled an Indian dance.
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Who was Gunnar Holmberg?
Swedish footballer (1897-1975)
When was Gunnar Holmberg born?
Gunnar Holmberg was born on 6 May 1897 in Gothenburg.
When did Gunnar Holmberg die?
Gunnar Holmberg died on 21 October 1975 in Borås.
What was Gunnar Holmberg's occupation?
Gunnar Holmberg was an association football player.
What nationality was Gunnar Holmberg?
Gunnar Holmberg was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Holmberg. https://biography.guide/gunnar-holmberg/
MLA: "Gunnar Holmberg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-holmberg/.
Chicago: "Gunnar Holmberg." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gunnar-holmberg/.
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