Sven Thofelt
(1904-1993)

Swedish colonel, fencer and modern pentathlete – Sven Thofelt was born in Stockholm (Capital and largest city of Sweden) on May 19th, 1904 and died in Djursholm (Urban district in Danderyd Municipality, Sweden) on February 1st, 1993 at the age of 88. Today Sven Thofelt would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was Sven Thofelt when he died?

Sven Thofelt died in 1993 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 19th, 1904 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Stockholm Capital and largest city of Sweden
Death Date	February 1st, 1993 (Monday)
Death place	Djursholm Urban district in Danderyd Municipality, Sweden
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Sven Thofelt

Birthday

When was Sven Thofelt born?

Sven Thofelt was born on May 19th, 1904.

Death

When did Sven Thofelt die?

Sven Thofelt died on February 1st, 1993 at the age of 88 in Djursholm (Urban district in Danderyd Municipality, Sweden). Today Sven Thofelt would be 119 years old.