About Svein Johannessen
Lived 1937 – 2007 (aged 70). Svein Johannessen was a Norwegian chess player.
Svein Johannessen (17 October 1937 – 27 November 2007) was a Norwegian chess player. He became Norway's second International Master, after Olaf Barda, in 1961. He won four Norwegian Chess Championships, in 1959, 1962, 1970 and 1973.
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Who was Svein Johannessen?
Norwegian chess player
When was Svein Johannessen born?
Svein Johannessen was born on 17 October 1937 in Nedre Eiker Municipality.
When did Svein Johannessen die?
Svein Johannessen died on 27 November 2007 in Oslo.
What was Svein Johannessen's occupation?
Svein Johannessen was a chess player.
What nationality was Svein Johannessen?
Svein Johannessen was Norwegian.
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· Wikipedia: Svein Johannessen
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