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1959 In Sweden
Events from the year 1959 in Sweden Incumbents * List of Swedish monarchs, Monarch – Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf * Prime Minister of Sweden, Prime Minister – Tage Erlander Events *The Lycksele Zoo established Popular culture Film *26 January – ''Fröken Chic'' released *13 November – ''Raggare!'' released Births *8 January – Björn Jilsén, handball player. *9 January – Tommy Holmgren, football player *27 January – Göran Hägglund, politician *24 April – **Ronnie Båthman, tennis player **Johan Petri, theatre director, dramatist, and theatre scholar *22 May – Lotta Falkenbäck, figure skater. *23 May – Daniel Alfredson, film director *14 June – Håkan Södergren, ice hockey player *3 July – Jens Nordqvist, sprint canoer. *29 July – Jöran Hägglund, politician *16 August – Gunilla Röör, actress *23 August – Christina Herrström, screenwriter *30 October – Glenn Hysén, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridgetunnel across the Öresund. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country, the third-largest country in the European Union, and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of , with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden has a nature dominated by forests and a large amount of lakes, including some of the largest in Europe. Many long rivers run from the Scandes range through the landscape, primarily ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jöran Hägglund
Jöran Hägglund (born 29 July 1959) is a Swedish politician. He is a member of the Centre Party. Hägglund was State Secretary of Sweden State Secretary ( sv, statssekreterare) is the title of the senior political appointee, second in rank to the Cabinet Minister ( sv, Statsråd) in charge of the ministry. Unlike ministers, State Secretaries are not members of the Government. Each ... at the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications. Since 1 April 2014 he is the Governor of the County Administrative Board of Jämtland County. References Centre Party (Sweden) politicians 1959 births Living people {{Sweden-Centre-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1883 In Sweden
Events from the year 1883 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Arvid Posse, Carl Johan Thyselius Events * 13 June - Carl Johan Thyselius assumed the position of Prime Minister. * 3 August: Amusement park Gröna Lund on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm is inaugurated. * - Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society is founded. * - Ellen Fries becomes the first female Ph.D. * - Katarina Elevator * - ''IS Lyckans Soldater'' * - Stockholm University Student Union * - Swedish Chemical Society is founded. Births * 17 November – Erik Granfelt, gymnast (died 1962). * 6 December – Anders Hylander, gymnast (died 1967). * 23 December – Hjalmar Cedercrona, gymnast (died 1969). Deaths * 6 March - Cecilia Fryxell, educator (born 1806 Events January–March * January 1 ** The French Republican Calendar is abolished. ** The Kingdom of Bavaria is established by Napoleon. * January 5 – The body of Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frans Lindstrand
Frans Gustaf Johansson Lindstrand (11 February 1883 – 26 March 1959) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman heavyweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ..., but was eliminated in the third bout. References External links * 1883 births 1959 deaths Olympic wrestlers for Sweden Wrestlers at the 1912 Summer Olympics Swedish male sport wrestlers People from Älmhult Municipality Sportspeople from Kronoberg County {{Sweden-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1894 In Sweden
Events from the year 1894 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Erik Gustaf Boström. Events *11 March - GAIS is founded *3 December: The Church of Sweden Umeå City Church is inaugurated on First Advent Sunday. *Date unknown - Kata Dalström is engaged as a lecturer for the Socialists *Date unknown - Svartviks IF is established Births * 1 January - Aurora Nilsson, writer (died 1972) *21 March – Hannah Ryggen, textile artist (died 1970). * 6 July – Edmund Lindmark, gymnast (died 1968). * 9 October - Agnes von Krusenstjerna, writer (died 1940) Deaths * 22 October – Gillis Bildt, politician (born 1820) * - Peggy Hård, first woman clerk (born 1825) * - Gumman Strömberg, fish seller, local profile (born 1830) * 7 May - Marie Sophie Schwartz, writer (born 1819) * 28 January - Elise Hwasser, actress (born 1831) References Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Einar Svensson
John Einar "Stor-Klas" Svensson (27 September 1894 – 20 March 1959) was a Swedish ice hockey player, bandy player, footballer and football manager. He competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was a member of the Swedish ice hockey team which finished fourth in the Summer Olympics tournament. He played five matches and scored two goals. From 1935 to 1944, he coached Djurgårdens IF Djurgårdens Idrottsförening, commonly known simply as Djurgårdens IF, Djurgården (), and (especially locally) Djurgår'n (), Dif or DIF – is a Swedish sports association with several sections, located in Stockholm. Name The club is name ... football section. References External links * profile 1894 births 1959 deaths Men's association football players not categorized by position Djurgårdens IF Fotboll managers Ice hockey players at the 1920 Summer Olympics IK Göta Bandy players IK Göta Fotboll players IK Göta Ishockey players Olympic ice hockey players f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1872 In Sweden
Events from the year 1872 in Sweden Events * 27 February - Betty Pettersson is accepted as a student at the Uppsala university, and thereby becomes the first female university student in Sweden. * - Women are granted unlimited right to choose marriage partner without the need of any permission from her family, and arranged marriages are thereby banned (women of the nobility, however, are not granted the same right until 1882). * - Folk schools are given state support.Hadenius, Stig, Nilsson, Torbjörn & Åselius, Gunnar, Sveriges historia: vad varje svensk bör veta, Bonnier Alba, Stockholm, 1996 * - Linköping Central Station is completed Births * 14 January – Kerstin Hesselgren, Swedish politician (died 1962) * 28 April – Carl Bonde, army officer and equerry (died 1957) * 1 May – Hugo Alfvén, musician (died 1960) * 9 June – Henry Rines, Swedish-born Minnesota Republican politician (died 1950) * 26 September – Oscar Nygren, chief of the Swedish general staff from 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olle Hjortzberg
Gustaf Olof (Olle) Hjortzberg (14 November 1872 – 8 March 1959) was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He is remembered above all for contributing to the revival of wall paintings in Swedish churches. Biography Born in Stockholm, Hjortzberg was brought up in Linköping where his father taught him to paint watercolours. In 1886, he moved to Stockholm where he became acquainted with the architect and illustrator Agi Lindegren who introduced him to ornamental work. From 1892, he studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. After marrying in 1898, he travelled with his wife to Paris and, in 1899, to Italy where he visited Florence and Perugia. He then went to Syria and Palestine where the oriental environment influenced his art. In 1902, he visited London before returning to Italy where he stayed for a time in Rome studying the old masters before travelling to Ravenna to see the Byzantine art. In 1905, he returned to Sweden where he devoted himself to Christian art, first designi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 In Sweden
Events from the year 1893 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Erik Gustaf Boström. Events * Inauguration of the Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden. * 19 April - Sundbybergs IK is formed. * 3 December: The Church of Sweden Oscar Fredrik Church is inaugurated on First Advent Sunday. Births * 23 January – Sven-Olof Jonsson, gymnast (died 1945). * 24 January – Erik Friborg, cyclist (died 1968). * 7 June – Gillis Grafström, figure skater (died 1938). * 23 July – Gerda Höjer, nurse and politician (died 1974) * 21 October – Fabian Biörck, gymnast (died 1977). Deaths * 4 December - Maria Westberg, ballerina (born 1853) * Anna Christina Cronquist, entrepreneur and weaver (born 1807) References Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragnar Malm
Karl Oscar Ragnar Malm (14 May 1893 – 1 March 1959) was a Swedish road racing cyclist. He competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ... and won a team gold, silver and bronze medal, respectively. His best individual result was seventh place in 1920. Nationally he won the road time trial 10 times, individually (1912, 1917–18 and 1920–1922) and with a team (1913, 1918–1920).Ragnar Malm Swedish Olympic Committee References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Karl Ansén
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staffan William-Olsson
Staffan William-Olsson (born 13 December 1959) is a Swedish jazz guitarist in the band The Real Thing who has worked with Bob Berg, Lee Konitz, and Palle Mikkelborg. Career He played piano, guitar and drums already at the age of 7, and studied classical piano with a jazz-oriented teacher. Eventually he was oriented towards the guitar, with the blues and rock music as main sources of influence (Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin as main models). When he discovered jazz-rock, Weather Report, John McLaughlin and Allan Holdsworth among others became the new sources of inspiration. George Benson's record ''Bad Benson'' was a turning point, it opened up his ears for the clean, undistorted guitar sound, and guitarists like Pat Martino was a great influence. William-Olsson was after classical piano studies at Göteborg Musikhögskola (he is autodidact guitarist), the replacement for Ulf Wakenius in the Swedish fusion band Hawk on Flight, and also collaborated with such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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