About Per Funch Jensen
Lived 1938 – 1960 (aged 21). Per Funch Jensen was a Danish association football player.
Per Funch Jensen (25 September 1938 – 16 July 1960) was a Danish footballer who played as a goalkeeper . He made four appearances for the Denmark national team in 1959.
Jensen was one of eight Danish footballers killed in a 1960 air disaster where the plane that was to transport the players to a national team training camp in Herning crashed into the sea in Øresund, just after takeoff from Copenhagen Airport.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Per Funch Jensen?
Danish association football player (1938-1960)
When was Per Funch Jensen born?
Per Funch Jensen was born on 25 September 1938 in Copenhagen.
When did Per Funch Jensen die?
Per Funch Jensen died on 16 July 1960 in Øresund.
What was Per Funch Jensen's occupation?
Per Funch Jensen was an association football player.
What nationality was Per Funch Jensen?
Per Funch Jensen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Funch Jensen. https://biography.guide/per-funch-jensen/
MLA: "Per Funch Jensen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/per-funch-jensen/.
Chicago: "Per Funch Jensen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/per-funch-jensen/.
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