About John Lawson
Lived 1872 – 1902 (aged 29). John Lawson was an American sport cyclist.
John Lawson (May 13, 1872 – March 14, 1902) was a Swedish-American professional cyclist known as "The Terrible Swede". In 1897 he contracted typhoid. He was hospitalized with pneumonia and he died on March 14, 1902, at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 29.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Lawson?
Swedish-American professional cyclist
When was John Lawson born?
John Lawson was born on 13 May 1872 in Norrköping.
When did John Lawson die?
John Lawson died on 14 March 1902 in Milwaukee.
What was John Lawson's occupation?
John Lawson was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was John Lawson?
John Lawson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Lawson (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lawson. https://biography.guide/john-lawson-sport-cyclist/
MLA: "John Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lawson-sport-cyclist/.
Chicago: "John Lawson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-lawson-sport-cyclist/.
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