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Otto Ohlsson

1890 – 1944

Swedish football referee

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Lived 1890 – 1944 (aged 53). Otto Ohlsson was a Swedish association football referee, sports executive and goldsmith.

Otto Ohlsson (29 September 1894 in Helsingborg, Sweden – 31 July 1944), also known as Otto Olsson, was a Swedish former football referee.

Career He officiated 19 international matches and was FIFA referee in 1924–1937. A match in Olympic Games 1936 quarter final, a match in 1934 World Cup qualifying match and others were in friendly matches. He was also assistant referee of Peco Bauwens in 1936 Olympic Games Final Match. He totally appointed 3 penalty kicks. Most of his officiated match were Germany's match by 10 match and he was second most match officiated referee of Germany history. He officiated friendly match in 1931 Germany-Austria in Berlin which is Germany's biggest home defeat (0:6).

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Who was Otto Ohlsson?

Swedish football referee (1890–1944)

When was Otto Ohlsson born?

Otto Ohlsson was born on 29 September 1890 in Helsingborg.

When did Otto Ohlsson die?

Otto Ohlsson died on 31 July 1944.

What was Otto Ohlsson's occupation?

Otto Ohlsson was an association football referee, sports executive and goldsmith.

What nationality was Otto Ohlsson?

Otto Ohlsson was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Otto Ohlsson

· Wikidata: Q1227064

· DBpedia: Otto Ohlsson

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