About Yngve Engkvist
Lived 1918 – 1982 (aged 64). Yngve Engkvist was a Swedish sailor.
John Yngve Adolf Engkvist (18 February 1918 in Stockholm, Sweden – 26 August 1982 in Ekerö, Sweden) was a Swedish Olympic sailor in the Star class. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics together with Bengt Melin, where they finished 17th.
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Who was Yngve Engkvist?
Swedish yacht racer (1918-1982)
When was Yngve Engkvist born?
Yngve Engkvist was born on 18 February 1918 in Stockholm.
When did Yngve Engkvist die?
Yngve Engkvist died on 26 August 1982.
What was Yngve Engkvist's occupation?
Yngve Engkvist was a sailor.
What nationality was Yngve Engkvist?
Yngve Engkvist was Swedish.
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