About Martin Karl
Lived 1911 – 1942 (aged 30). Martin Karl was a rower.
Martin Karl (3 June 1911 – 1 March 1942) was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936 he won the gold medal as member of the German boat in the coxless four competition. He was killed during WWII while serving on the Eastern Front.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Martin Karl?
German rower (1911-1942)
When was Martin Karl born?
Martin Karl was born on 3 June 1911 in Würzburg.
When did Martin Karl die?
Martin Karl died on 1 March 1942 in Mikhalevo.
What was Martin Karl's occupation?
Martin Karl was a rower.
What nationality was Martin Karl?
Martin Karl's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Karl. https://biography.guide/martin-karl/
MLA: "Martin Karl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-karl/.
Chicago: "Martin Karl." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-karl/.
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