John Brynteson
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John Brynteson (1871 – 1959) was one of the "Three Lucky Swedes" who founded and developed the Nome mining district.[1]
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John Brynteson | |
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Born | Johan Bryntesson (1871-08-13)August 13, 1871 |
Died | December 17, 1959(1959-12-17) (aged 88) |
Occupation | Gold Prospector |
Known for | Co-founding Nome, Alaska |
Spouse |
Emilia Amanda Forsberg
(m. 1900; died 1934) |
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Johan Bryntesson was born in the parish of Ärtemark in the traditional province of Dalsland, Sweden.[2]