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Lauritz Schmidt

1897 – 1970

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Lived 1897 – 1970 (aged 73). Lauritz Schmidt was a Norwegian sailor.

Lauritz Thura Thrap Schmidt (1 May 1897 – 27 June 1970) was a Norwegian yacht racer and businessperson.

He was born in Kristiania as a son of jurist Axel Schmidt (1863–1930) and Petra Jensen. He finished his secondary education in 1915, took commerce school and practical training in Hamburg. In 1927 he married wholesaler's daughter Ingeborg Molstad.

As a yacht racer he competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn-2, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class (1919 rating). Sixteen years later he won his second silver medal in the 8 metre class. He represented the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club.

He spent his professional career as manager of the book printer Nationaltrykkeriet and the bookbinder Forlagsbokbinderiet, from 1926. He chaired the Association for the Promotion of Skiing from 1939 to 1946, having been a board member since 1927.

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Who was Lauritz Schmidt?

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When was Lauritz Schmidt born?

Lauritz Schmidt was born on 1 May 1897 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.

When did Lauritz Schmidt die?

Lauritz Schmidt died on 27 June 1970.

What was Lauritz Schmidt's occupation?

Lauritz Schmidt was a sailor.

What nationality was Lauritz Schmidt?

Lauritz Schmidt was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lauritz Schmidt

· Wikidata: Q4845094

· DBpedia: Lauritz Schmidt

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