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