Carl Abs

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Carl Abs

Ring name(s)	Karl Abs The German Oak
Born	1851 Groß Godems, Mecklenburg
Died	February 18, 1895(1895-02-18) (aged 44)
Debut	1880

Carl Abs (1851 – February 18, 1895) was a German professional wrestler. He is considered the founder of the modern wrestling match in Germany.^[1] He won the European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Championship in 1894, a year before his death at the age of 44. His cause of death is unknown.

Also known as "The German Oak".

Championships and accomplishments

European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

References

↑ Walther Killy and Rudolf Vierhaus: German Biographical Encyclopedia S. 1995

Authority control	VIAF: 95512478 GND: 138899789 BNF: cb165494061

Persondata
Name	Abs, Carl
Alternative names
Short description	Professional wrestler
Date of birth	January 1, 1851
Place of birth	Groß Godems, Mecklenburg
Date of death	February 18, 1895
Place of death

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