About John Silén
Lived 1869 – 1949 (aged 80). John Silén was a Finnish skipper and sailor.
John Fredrik Silén (June 19, 1869, Turku – October 3, 1949, Helsinki) was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.
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Who was John Silén?
sailor (1869-1949)
When was John Silén born?
John Silén was born on 19 June 1869 in Helsinki.
When did John Silén die?
John Silén died on 3 October 1949.
What was John Silén's occupation?
John Silén was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was John Silén?
John Silén was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Silén. https://biography.guide/john-silen/
MLA: "John Silén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-silen/.
Chicago: "John Silén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-silen/.
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