About Sten Abel
Lived 1899 – 1989 (aged 90). Sten Abel was a Norwegian skipper, sailor and merchant.
Egil Sten Abel (18 November 1899 – 30 December 1989) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Fornebo, which won the silver medal in the 7 metre class.
Abel was a reserve officer in the Norwegian Army. During the Norwegian campaign, he was placed in the command of a group of volunteers dubbed ‘Abel’s Ski Company’. The group was disbanded after Norway’s surrender, and Abel was taken in as a prisoner of war from 1940 to 1941.
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Who was Sten Abel?
sailor
When was Sten Abel born?
Sten Abel was born on 18 November 1899 in Christiania, Oslo Municipality.
When did Sten Abel die?
Sten Abel died on 30 December 1989 in Bærum Municipality.
What was Sten Abel's occupation?
Sten Abel was a skipper, sailor and merchant.
What nationality was Sten Abel?
Sten Abel was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sten Abel. https://biography.guide/sten-abel/
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