Erik Bergqvist

Swedish swimmer, water polo player and footballer
Person human Q2348130
Erik Bergqvist
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Summary

Erik Bergqvist was born on June 20, 1891[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on February 17, 1954[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], swimmer[6], and water polo player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Member of sports team: IFK Stockholm[11], AIK Fotboll[12], Sweden men's national football team[13]
  • Position played on team / speciality: goalkeeper[14]
  • Sport: association football[15], water polo[16], competitive swimming[17]
  • Family name: Bergqvist[18]
  • Given name: Erik[19]
  • Participant in: 1920 Summer Olympics[20], 1912 Summer Olympics[21]
  • Nickname: Берка[22]

Why It Matters

Erik Bergqvist has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Erik Bergqvist born?

Erik Bergqvist was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Erik Bergqvist die?

Erik Bergqvist passed away in Stockholm[4].

What did Erik Bergqvist do for work?

Erik Bergqvist worked as an association football player[5], swimmer[6], and water polo player[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Olympedia. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Nokya · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Place of birth → Stockholm
    Sport → association football, water polo, competitive swimming
    Position played on team / speciality → goalkeeper
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