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Knut Tangen

1928 – 2007

Norwegian speed skater

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About Knut Tangen

Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 78). Knut Tangen was a Norwegian speed skater.

Knut Håkon Tangen (21 May 1928 – 2 April 2007 in Hurdalssjøen ) is a Norwegian speed skater. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics, where he placed 19th in the 10,000 metre.

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Important facts

Born

21 May 1928, Nannestad

Birth century

20th century

Died

2 April 2007, Hurdalssjøen

Occupation

Speed skater

Nationality

Norway

Also known as

Knut Håkon Tangen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Knut Tangen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Knut Tangen?

Norwegian speed skater

When was Knut Tangen born?

Knut Tangen was born on 21 May 1928 in Nannestad.

When did Knut Tangen die?

Knut Tangen died on 2 April 2007 in Hurdalssjøen.

What was Knut Tangen's occupation?

Knut Tangen was a speed skater.

What nationality was Knut Tangen?

Knut Tangen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Knut Tangen

· Wikidata: Q6423996

· DBpedia: Knut Tangen

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