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Otto Fahr

1892 – 1969

Swimmer

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About Otto Fahr

Lived 1892 – 1969 (aged 76). Otto Fahr was a German entrepreneur and swimmer.

Otto Fahr (; 19 August 1892 – 28 February 1969) was a German backstroke swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Bad Cannstatt. Fahr participated in only one event and won the silver medal in the 100 metre backstroke competition.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Otto Fahr's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Fahr?

swimmer (1892–1969)

When was Otto Fahr born?

Otto Fahr was born on 19 August 1892 in Bad Cannstatt.

When did Otto Fahr die?

Otto Fahr died on 28 February 1969 in Stuttgart.

What was Otto Fahr's occupation?

Otto Fahr was an entrepreneur and swimmer.

What nationality was Otto Fahr?

Otto Fahr was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Fahr

· Wikidata: Q96818

· DBpedia: Otto Fahr

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