Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern
Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern (1 April 1861 – 9 October 1935) was a Swedish officer and horse rider who competed in the individual dressage at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in 1912 with his horse Neptun, but eight years later he and his horse Iron were disqualified.
Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern | |
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 Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern in 1912 | |
| Birth name | Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern |
| Born | 1 April 1861 Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Died | 9 October 1935 (aged 74) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Service/ | Swedish Army |
| Years of service | 1882–1921 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | Riding School (1908–12) Life Regiment Dragoons (1915–21) |
| Relations | Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. (son) |
His son Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. won four Olympic medals in dressage in 1948–1956.[1][2]
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