About Hugo Jonsson
Lived 1884 – 1949 (aged 65). Hugo Jonsson was a Finnish swimmer.
Hugo Alarik Jonsson (25 February 1884 – 9 April 1949) was a Finnish swimmer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Aquatics Olympics
National He won some Finnish national championships in aquatics: 4 × 50 metre freestyle relay: 1907 Water polo: 1908, 1910, 1911
He was the chairman of the club Helsingfors Simsällskap in 1913, and a board member in 1908–1911 and 1925–1930.
Other His father was a master stonecutter. He married Ellen Maria Forstén in 1914.
He received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class and the Commemorative Medal of the Liberation War.
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Who was Hugo Jonsson?
Finnish swimmer (1884-1949)
When was Hugo Jonsson born?
Hugo Jonsson was born on 25 February 1884 in Helsinki.
When did Hugo Jonsson die?
Hugo Jonsson died on 9 April 1949.
What was Hugo Jonsson's occupation?
Hugo Jonsson was a swimmer.
What nationality was Hugo Jonsson?
Hugo Jonsson was Finnish.
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