About Josef Urban
Lived 1899 – 1968 (aged 69). Josef Urban was a Czech amateur wrestler.
Josef Urban (17 June 1899 – 2 September 1968) was a Czechoslovak wrestler. He was born in Středočeský kraj in June 1899. He won an Olympic silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1932. He also competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josef Urban?
Czechoslovak wrestler (1899–1968)
When was Josef Urban born?
Josef Urban was born on 17 June 1899 in Bylany.
When did Josef Urban die?
Josef Urban died on 2 September 1968 in Prague.
What was Josef Urban's occupation?
Josef Urban was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Josef Urban?
Josef Urban was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Urban. https://biography.guide/josef-urban/
MLA: "Josef Urban." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/josef-urban/.
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