Gustaf Dyrssen

Swedish officer, modern pentathlete and fencer (1891–1981)

古斯塔夫·迪尔森

Born

24 November 1891, Stockholm

Died

13 May 1981, Kungsängen

Citizenship

Sweden

Sport

fencing, modern pentathlon

Occupation

fencer, modern pentathlete, military personnel

Lieutenant General Gustaf Peder Wilhelm Dyrssen (24 November 1891 – 13 May 1981) was a Swedish Army officer and Olympic modern pentathlete. Dyrssen had an extensive and distinguished military career, starting as a second lieutenant in the Svea Artillery Regiment in 1912. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities, including as a captain in the General Staff and as the commander of the Svea Artillery Regiment. His career highlights include being appointed major in 1934, major general in 1944, and eventually serving as the military commander of the IV Military District and the Commandant General in Stockholm from 1945 to 1957. Dyrssen retired from the Army in 1957 but continued as lieutenant general in the reserve.

Competitions

Awards and honours

• Silver Olympic Order 1979
• Knight of the Order of the Polar Star

External links

• Wikipedia
• Wikidata

Facts from Wikidata Q1369084 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.

Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.