About Otto Authén
Lived 1886 – 1971 (aged 84). Otto Authén was a Norwegian nordic combined skier and artistic gymnast.
Otto Fredrik Authén (1 November 1886 – 7 July 1971) 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.
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Who was Otto Authén?
gymnast (1886-1971)
When was Otto Authén born?
Otto Authén was born on 1 November 1886 in Christiania.
When did Otto Authén die?
Otto Authén died on 7 July 1971 in Oslo.
What was Otto Authén's occupation?
Otto Authén was a nordic combined skier and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Otto Authén?
Otto Authén was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Authén. https://biography.guide/otto-authen/
MLA: "Otto Authén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-authen/.
Chicago: "Otto Authén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/otto-authen/.
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