Carl Kruckenberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl Wilhelm•Kruckenberg
Used nameCarl•Kruckenberg
Born27 October 1881 in Jönköping, Jönköping (SWE)
Died7 November 1940 (aged 59 years 11 days) in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsK4 IF, Umeå (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Carl Kruckenberg was the eldest son of a businessman in Jönköping, who pursued a military career. In 1907, he became a lieutenant with the Småland Hussars stationed in Eksjö. At the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, he placed eighth in the dressage. Later, he was promoted to the rank of cavalry captain and was appointed Knight of the Order of the Sword. Kruckenberg was married to Anna Maria Sædén but the marriage remained childless.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) SWE Carl Kruckenberg
Individual, Men (Olympic) Kartusch 8