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Nils Westermark

1892 – 1980

Sailor and radiologist

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About Nils Westermark

Lived 1892 – 1980 (aged 87). Nils Westermark was a Swedish physician, radiologist and sailor.

Nils Johan Hugo Westermark (September 9, 1892 – January 24, 1980) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He later became a radiologist, and described the Westermark sign.

He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Employers
Radiumhemmet, St. Erik Eye Hospital, Saint George's Hospital
Awards
Olympic silver medal
Also known as
Nils Johan Hugo Westermark

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Nils Westermark's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Nils Westermark?

Sailor and radiologist (1892-1980)

When was Nils Westermark born?

Nils Westermark was born on 9 September 1892 in Stockholm.

When did Nils Westermark die?

Nils Westermark died on 24 January 1980 in Stockholm.

What was Nils Westermark's occupation?

Nils Westermark was a physician, radiologist and sailor.

What nationality was Nils Westermark?

Nils Westermark was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nils Westermark

· Wikidata: Q3441822

· DBpedia: Nils Westermark

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