Johan Ferner
Norwegian businessman and yachter
Johan Martin Ferner (né Johan Martin Jacobsen; 22 July 1927 – 24 January 2015) was a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 6 metre class with the boat Elisabeth X at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, together with Finn Ferner (his brother), Erik Heiberg, Tor Arneberg and Carl Mortensen.[1] He was married to Princess Astrid, the sister of King Harald V of Norway. He was also the brother-in-law of Princess Ragnhild.
Johan Martin Ferner | |
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 Johan Martin Ferner in 2007 | |
| Born | Johan Martin Jacobsen 22 July 1927 |
| Died | 24 January 2015 (aged 87) Oslo, Norway |
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| Children | Cathrine Ferner Benedikte Ferner Alexander Ferner Elisabeth Ferner Carl-Christian Ferner |
| Parent(s) | Ferner Jacobsen (father) Ragnhild Olsen (mother) |
| Relatives | Finn Ferner (brother) |
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Representing  Norway
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1952 Helsinki | 6 metre class |
References change
- ↑ 1952 Summer Olympics – Helsinki, Finland – Sailing – databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on May 31, 2008)
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