Nils Adlercreutz
| Nils Adlercreutz | |
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Adlercreutz at the 1912 Olympics | |
| Birth name | Nils August Domingo Adlercreutz |
| Born |
8 July 1866 Brunneby, Sweden |
| Died |
27 September 1955 (aged 89) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Service/branch | Swedish Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1928 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held |
Småland Hussar Regiment (1918–21) Scanian Dragoon Regiment (1921–27) |
Nils August Domingo Adlercreutz (8 July 1866 – 27 September 1955) was a Swedish officer and horse rider who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He and his horse Atout finished fourth in the individual eventing competition and won a gold medal with the Swedish team. He also finished sixth in the individual jumping with another horse Ilex.[1]
Adlercreutz was a colonel and between 1921 and 1927 headed the Scanian Dragoon Regiment. In parallel he served as secretary and of Stockholm Riding Club and a judge at riding competitions. His son Gregor also became an Olympic equestrian.[2]
References
- ↑ Nils Adlercreutz. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Nils Adlercreutz. Swedish Olympic Committee
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