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Knut Johansson

1888 – 1953

Olympic tug of war competitor

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About Knut Johansson

Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 65). Knut Johansson was a Swedish athlete.

REDIRECT Tug of war at the 1908 Summer Olympics

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Important facts

Born

14 January 1888, Floda

Birth century

19th century

Died

7 March 1953, Bergshammar

Occupation

Athlete

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Knut Richard Johansson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Knut Johansson's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was Knut Johansson?

Olympic tug of war competitor (1888-1953)

When was Knut Johansson born?

Knut Johansson was born on 14 January 1888 in Floda.

When did Knut Johansson die?

Knut Johansson died on 7 March 1953 in Bergshammar.

What was Knut Johansson's occupation?

Knut Johansson was an athlete.

What nationality was Knut Johansson?

Knut Johansson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Knut Johansson

· Wikidata: Q15998400

· DBpedia: Knut Johansson (tug of war)

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