About Jón Pétursson
Lived 1936 – 2003 (aged 67). Jón Pétursson was an Icelandic athletics competitor.
Jón Pétursson (19 July 1936) is an Icelandic athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He published an autobiography in 2010 titled "Jón lögga".
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Who was Jón Pétursson?
Icelandic athletics competitor
When was Jón Pétursson born?
Jón Pétursson was born on 19 July 1936 in Grundarfjarðarbær.
When did Jón Pétursson die?
Jón Pétursson died on 28 November 2003.
What was Jón Pétursson's occupation?
Jón Pétursson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jón Pétursson?
Jón Pétursson was Icelandic.
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· DBpedia: Jón Pétursson (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jón Pétursson. https://biography.guide/jon-petursson/
MLA: "Jón Pétursson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jon-petursson/.
Chicago: "Jón Pétursson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jon-petursson/.
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