About Per Skou
Lived 1891 – 1962 (aged 70). Per Skou was a Norwegian association football player.
Per Skou (20 May 1891 – 24 February 1962) was a Norwegian footballer, sports official and businessperson.
He was born in Skien. He played left back for Odd and Lyn, and became Norwegian cup champion three times – with Lyn in 1911 and with Odd in 1913 and 1915. He was capped 41 times for the Norwegian national team. During this period he featured in two Olympic Games, the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. His last senior game for Lyn came in 1929.
He was the president of the Football Association of Norway from 1930 to 1934. He started as a board member in 1927 and was the vice president in 1929. From 1930 to 1932 he was a board member of the Norwegian Confederation of Sports. He was the first honorary member of the Football Association of Norway.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Per Skou?
Norwegian footballer (1891-1962)
When was Per Skou born?
Per Skou was born on 20 May 1891 in Skien.
When did Per Skou die?
Per Skou died on 24 February 1962 in Oslo.
What was Per Skou's occupation?
Per Skou was an association football player.
What nationality was Per Skou?
Per Skou was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Skou. https://biography.guide/per-skou/
MLA: "Per Skou." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/per-skou/.
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