About Jean Cronstedt
Born 1932. Jean Cronstedt is a Finnish and Swedish coach, physician and artistic gymnast.
Jean Leopold Cronstedt (born 6 October 1932) is a Swedish former gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. After his sports career, Cronstedt worked as a physician in Sweden, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Early life Cronstedt was born into the Swedish-speaking Finnish in Helsinki, Finland. His paternal grandfather (né Galindo) was the CEO of the Union Bank of Finland, and through him Cronstedt is partly of Spanish descent. In 1940, during World War II, he was sent to Sweden as a Finnish war child. He later returned to Helsinki and went to study in the United States. Cronstedt later moved to Sweden and acquired Swedish citizenship.
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Who is Jean Cronstedt?
Swedish gymnast
When was Jean Cronstedt born?
Jean Cronstedt was born on 6 October 1932 in Helsinki.
What is Jean Cronstedt's occupation?
Jean Cronstedt is a coach, physician and artistic gymnast.
What nationality is Jean Cronstedt?
Jean Cronstedt is Finnish and Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Cronstedt. https://biography.guide/jean-cronstedt/
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