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Battling Nelson

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Also known as Oscar Matthew Nelson, Oscar Mathæus Nielsen, Oscar Mattheus Nelson, Bat Nelson

Danish-American boxer (1882-1954)

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Born
1882
Works
3

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  • The wonders of the Yellowstone National Park
  • Life, battles and career of Battling Nelson
  • Life, battles and career of Battling Nelson, lightweight champion of the world

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1933-04-29
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Nelson
Gender
male
Citizenship
Danish Realm
Place of birth
Copenhagen
Place of death
Chicago
Occupation
boxer
Sport
boxing
Image
Battling Nelson.jpg
Height
165
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date of birth
1882-06-05
date of death
1954-02-07
nickname
The Durable Dane
Commons category
Battling Nelson
sports discipline competed in
lightweight
number of matches played/races/starts
131
number of wins
59
number of losses
19
number of draws/ties
19
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