About John Carlsson
Lived 1870 – 1935 (aged 65). John Carlsson was a Swedish sailor.
Johan Erik "John" Carlsson (5 January 1870 in Stockholm – 24 July 1935 in Värmdö) was a competitive sailor from Sweden, who represented his native country at the 1908 Summer Olympics in Ryde, Isle of Wight, Great Britain in the 8 Metre.
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Who was John Carlsson?
Olympic sailor (1870-1935)
When was John Carlsson born?
John Carlsson was born on 5 January 1870 in Stockholm.
When did John Carlsson die?
John Carlsson died on 24 July 1935 in Värmdö Municipality.
What was John Carlsson's occupation?
John Carlsson was a sailor.
What nationality was John Carlsson?
John Carlsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Carlsson. https://biography.guide/john-carlsson/
MLA: "John Carlsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-carlsson/.
Chicago: "John Carlsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-carlsson/.
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