About Peter Florjančič
Lived 1919 – 2020 (aged 101). Peter Florjančič was a Slovenian and Yugoslav inventor and ski jumper.
Peter Florjančič (5 March 1919 – 14 November 2020) was a Slovene inventor and Olympic athlete.
Life Florjančič was born in the Alpine town of Bled in the then newly established Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, present-day Slovenia.
Work While held in an internment camp as a refugee, he invented a loom that could be used by disabled servicemen.
In 2011, at 92 years old, and almost blind, Florjančič was still working, and sketching his inventions. He made and lost several fortunes over the course of his career.
Documentary In 2002, a documentary film by Slovenian film director Karpo Godina was made about Florjančič's life story.
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Who was Peter Florjančič?
Slovenian ski jumper (1919-2020)
When was Peter Florjančič born?
Peter Florjančič was born on 5 March 1919 in Bled.
When did Peter Florjančič die?
Peter Florjančič died on 14 November 2020 in Radovljica.
What was Peter Florjančič's occupation?
Peter Florjančič was an inventor and ski jumper.
What nationality was Peter Florjančič?
Peter Florjančič was Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Florjančič. https://biography.guide/peter-florjancic/
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