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Thure Johansson

1912 – 1986

Olympic wrestler

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About Thure Johansson

Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 73). Thure Johansson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.

Thure Emanuel Johansson (11 September 1912 – 12 March 1986) was a Swedish freestyle wrestler who won a bronze medal in the flyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

11 September 1912, Jukkasjärvi

Birth century

20th century

Died

12 March 1986, Arboga

Occupation

Amateur wrestler

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Thure Emanuel Johansson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Thure Johansson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thure Johansson?

Olympic wrestler (1912–1986)

When was Thure Johansson born?

Thure Johansson was born on 11 September 1912 in Jukkasjärvi.

When did Thure Johansson die?

Thure Johansson died on 12 March 1986 in Arboga.

What was Thure Johansson's occupation?

Thure Johansson was an amateur wrestler.

What nationality was Thure Johansson?

Thure Johansson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thure Johansson

· Wikidata: Q3433306

· DBpedia: Thure Johansson (wrestler)

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