Jón Jónsen
Icelandic-Danish photographer and long-distance runner
About Jón Jónsen
Lived 1896 – 1981 (aged 85). Jón Jónsen was a Danish photographer and long-distance runner.
Jón Jónsen (24 August 1896 – 30 October 1981) was an Icelandic long-distance runner. He competed for Denmark in the men's 5000 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Jón Jónsen?
Icelandic-Danish photographer and long-distance runner (1896-1981)
When was Jón Jónsen born?
Jón Jónsen was born on 24 August 1896.
When did Jón Jónsen die?
Jón Jónsen died on 30 October 1981 in Reykjavík.
What was Jón Jónsen's occupation?
Jón Jónsen was a photographer and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Jón Jónsen?
Jón Jónsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jón Jónsen. https://biography.guide/jon-jonsen/
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