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Johan Anker

1871-06-26 – 1940-10-02

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Norwegian Olympic sailor and yacht designer Johan Anker (1871-1940)Credit: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress)

Life & Legacy

Johan August Anker (26 June 1871 – 2 October 1940) was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Occupation & Career

engineer, sailor, businessperson, marine architect, marine draughtsman, shipbuilder

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Family & Relationships

Christian August Anker
Child

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5109300 — wikidata View source
  2. Wikidata population candidate Q725155 — wikidata View source

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