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John Bjørnstad

1888 – 1968

Norwegian coxswain

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About John Bjørnstad

Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 80). John Bjørnstad was a Norwegian coxswain.

John Vilhelm Bjørnstad (9 March 1888 – 3 June 1968) was a Norwegian rowing coxswain who competed for Christiania Roklub. He competed in coxed fours (inriggers) and in the men's eight at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.

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Coxswain
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John Vilhelm Bjørnstad

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Bjørnstad?

Norwegian coxswain (1888-1968)

When was John Bjørnstad born?

John Bjørnstad was born on 9 March 1888 in Oslo.

When did John Bjørnstad die?

John Bjørnstad died on 3 June 1968 in Oslo.

What was John Bjørnstad's occupation?

John Bjørnstad was a coxswain.

What nationality was John Bjørnstad?

John Bjørnstad was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Bjørnstad

· Wikidata: Q6222020

· DBpedia: John Bjørnstad

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