Ronnie Peterson
Swedish racing driver (1944-1978)
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Summary
Ronnie Peterson was born on February 14, 1944[1], in Örebro[2]. He died on September 11, 1978[3], in Milan[4]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[5] and Formula One driver[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,802 views/month, #6,734 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Almby Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
- Field of work: auto race[10], Formula One car[11], Formula One[12], Formula One race[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: March Engineering[15], Tyrrell Racing[16], Team Lotus[17], Theodore Racing[18]
- Commons category: Ronnie Peterson[19]
- Cause of death: embolism[20]
- Sport: auto racing[21]
- Family name: Peterson[22]
- Given name: Bengt[23], Ronnie[24]
- Significant event: funeral of Ronnie Peterson[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26], accidental death[27]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1977[28]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[29]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 123[30]
- Number of wins: 10[31]
- Points for: 206[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[33]
- Birth name: Bengt Ronnie Peterson[34]
- Date of burial or cremation: September 15, 1978[35]
- Pole positions: 14[36]
- Podium finishes: 26[37]
Why It Matters
Ronnie Peterson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Ronnie Peterson born?
Ronnie Peterson's place of birth was Örebro[2].
Where did Ronnie Peterson die?
Ronnie Peterson passed away in Milan[4].
What did Ronnie Peterson do for work?
Ronnie Peterson worked as a racing automobile driver[5] and Formula One driver[6].