About Lily von Essen
Lived 1896 – 1990 (aged 93). Lily von Essen was a Swedish tennis player.
Lily Elisabeth Strömberg-von Essen (24 September 1896 – 21 May 1990) was a Swedish tennis player. She competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and finished fifth in four of her six events, which included women's singles and women's and mixed doubles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lily von Essen?
Swedish tennisist
When was Lily von Essen born?
Lily von Essen was born on 24 September 1896 in Lund.
When did Lily von Essen die?
Lily von Essen died on 21 May 1990 in Stockholm.
What was Lily von Essen's occupation?
Lily von Essen was a tennis player.
What nationality was Lily von Essen?
Lily von Essen was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lily Strömberg-von Essen
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lily von Essen. https://biography.guide/lily-von-essen/
MLA: "Lily von Essen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lily-von-essen/.
Chicago: "Lily von Essen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lily-von-essen/.
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