Per Thorén
Swedish figure skater (1885–1962)
1885 — 1962
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish figure skater (1885–1962)
Born
January 26, 1885
Died
1962 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
figure skater
SwedenBorn in Jakob and Johannes parishDied in Stockholm
1885
Born in Jakob and Johannes parish (1885-01-26)
1962
Died in Stockholm
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Per Thorén?+
Per Thorén is Swedish figure skater (1885–1962). Born in 1885.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Thorén born?+
Per Thorén was born on January 26, 1885.
When did Per Thorén die?+
Per Thorén died in 1962, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — January 26, 1885
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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