Gunnar Nilsson
Swedish racing driver
1948 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish racing driver
Born
November 20, 1948
Died
1978 (age ~30)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
engineer, racing automobile driver, Formula One driver
SwedenBorn in HelsingborgDied in London
1948
Born in Helsingborg (1948-11-20)
1978
Died in London
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gunnar Nilsson?+
Gunnar Nilsson is Swedish racing driver. Born in 1948.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Nilsson born?+
Gunnar Nilsson was born on November 20, 1948.
When did Gunnar Nilsson die?+
Gunnar Nilsson died in 1978, at approximately 30 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — November 20, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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