Gustaf Weidel

Nils Gustaf Weidel, né Johnsson (7 March 1890 – 11 December 1959) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and was later a diplomat.

Early life Gustaf Weidel was born as Gustaf Johnsson on 7 March 1890 in Malmö, Sweden as the son of police sergeant (polisöverkonstapel) Nils Johnsson and his wife Kersti Jönsson. Weidel passed mogenhetsexamen in Malmö in 1909 after passing in school in both Sweden and England. As a youngster Weidel was a gymnast and was part of the Swedish team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event. After this, he studied political economy in Germany and engaged in commercial activities, including working as the CEO of Continental Trading Company. During this time, he conducted an in-depth study of Sweden's trade relations with the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, as well as certain European countries such as France, England, and Spain, which he traveled through.

Personal life In 1921, Weidel married Louise Pape (1892–1979), who was born in Marietta, Ohio, United States.

Death He died on 11 December 1959 in Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States. He had been ill for an extended period under the care of Dr. F. L. Bartlett, who was the son of Mrs. Weidel from her previous marriage.

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