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Karl Roll

1868 – 1958

Norwegian Nordic combined skier

Nordic combined skier Army officerSports official
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About Karl Roll

Lived 1868 – 1958 (aged 90). Karl Roll was a Norwegian nordic combined skier, army officer and sports official.

Karl Nikolai Roll (14 March 1868 – 29 September 1958 On his paternal side, he was a grandson of Jacob Roll and Nicoline Selmer, and a nephew of Oluf Nicolai Roll, Ferdinand Nicolai Roll and Selma Roll. Through his aunt Selma, he was a first cousin of Arthur and Jacob Roll Knagenhjelm. Through Ferdinand he was also a first cousin of Nini Roll Anker.

In 1894, he was employed as a secretary in the Association for the Promotion of Skiing, where he was responsible for their first yearbook in 1895. From 1898, he concentrated on his military career, as he was dispatched to Stockholm. Roll was promoted to captain in 1900, remained in Stockholm until 1904 and was responsible for ski tutoring in the Swedish royal family. When Norway abolished the personal union with Sweden and established its own monarchy in 1905, Roll served as aide-de-camp for Haakon VII of Norway from 1905 to 1907. Roll was also a member of the military winter gear commission, and advanced to major in 1914, lieutenant colonel in 1916 and colonel in 1919.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Norwegian Military Academy, Norwegian Military College
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎
Also known as
Karl Nikolai Roll

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Roll?

Norwegian Nordic combined skier (1868-1958)

When was Karl Roll born?

Karl Roll was born on 14 March 1868 in Trondheim, Trondheim municipality.

When did Karl Roll die?

Karl Roll died on 30 September 1958.

What was Karl Roll's occupation?

Karl Roll was a nordic combined skier, army officer and sports official.

What nationality was Karl Roll?

Karl Roll was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Roll

· Wikidata: Q6372202

· DBpedia: Karl Roll

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