Carl Björnstjerna

Carl Johan Magnus Björnstjerna (7 April 1886 – 20 February 1982) was a Swedish officer and horse rider who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He and his horse Kornett won the bronze medal as part of the Swedish jumping team after finishing ninth in the individual jumping.[1][2]

Carl Björnstjerna
Birth nameCarl Johan Magnus Björnstjerna
Born(1886-04-07)7 April 1886
Stockholm, Sweden
Died20 February 1982(1982-02-20) (aged 95)
Stockholm, Sweden
Service/branchSwedish Army
Years of service1909–1941
RankColonel
Commands heldNorrland Dragoon Regiment (1935–40)

References

  1. Carl Björnstjerna. sports-reference.com
  2. Carl Björnstjerna. Swedish Olympic Committee


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