About Gunnar Persson
Lived 1884 – 1972 (aged 87). Gunnar Persson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Gunnar Hilding Persson (31 December 1884 - 21 December 1972) was a Swedish wrestler who, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, competed for Sweden in the Greco-Roman lightweight, finishing in fourth place.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gunnar Persson?
Swedish wrestler
When was Gunnar Persson born?
Gunnar Persson was born on 31 December 1884 in Stiby.
When did Gunnar Persson die?
Gunnar Persson died on 21 December 1972 in Limhamn.
What was Gunnar Persson's occupation?
Gunnar Persson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Gunnar Persson?
Gunnar Persson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gunnar Persson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Persson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-persson-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Gunnar Persson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-persson-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Gunnar Persson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gunnar-persson-amateur-wrestler/.
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