Gunnar Eriksson
(1921-1982)

Swedish cross-country skier – Gunnar Eriksson was born in Mora (City in Mora Municipality, Sweden) on January 3rd, 1921 and died in Mora (City in Mora Municipality, Sweden) on July 8th, 1982 at the age of 61. Today Gunnar Eriksson would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Gunnar Eriksson when he died?

Gunnar Eriksson died in 1982 at the age of 61.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 3rd, 1921 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Mora City in Mora Municipality, Sweden
Death Date	July 8th, 1982 (Thursday)
Death place	Mora City in Mora Municipality, Sweden
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Gunnar Eriksson

Birthday

When was Gunnar Eriksson born?

Gunnar Eriksson was born on January 3rd, 1921.

Death

When did Gunnar Eriksson die?

Gunnar Eriksson died on July 8th, 1982 at the age of 61 in Mora (City in Mora Municipality, Sweden). Today Gunnar Eriksson would be 103 years old.