About Nicolai Kiær
Lived 1888 – 1934 (aged 46). Nicolai Kiær was a Norwegian missionary and artistic gymnast.
Nicolai Kiær (2 April 1888 – 29 May 1934 in Hunan, China) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Kiær drowned in a river in Hunan, China, while working for the Norwegian Lutheran Mission.
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Who was Nicolai Kiær?
Norwegian gymnast (1888–1934)
When was Nicolai Kiær born?
Nicolai Kiær was born on 2 April 1888 in Christiania.
When did Nicolai Kiær die?
Nicolai Kiær died on 29 May 1934 in Oslo.
What was Nicolai Kiær's occupation?
Nicolai Kiær was a missionary and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Nicolai Kiær?
Nicolai Kiær was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nicolai Kiær. https://biography.guide/nicolai-kiaer/
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