About Karl Sonne
Lived 1890 – 1938 (aged 48). Karl Sonne was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Karl Hilding Sonne (April 8, 1890 – April 20, 1938) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912, he finished eleventh in the javelin throw competition and 14th in the two handed javelin throw event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Sonne?
Swedish javelin thrower
When was Karl Sonne born?
Karl Sonne was born on 8 April 1890.
When did Karl Sonne die?
Karl Sonne died on 20 April 1938.
What was Karl Sonne's occupation?
Karl Sonne was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Karl Sonne?
Karl Sonne was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Sonne. https://biography.guide/karl-sonne/
MLA: "Karl Sonne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-sonne/.
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