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List Of Governors Of Värmland County
This is a list of governors for Värmland County of Sweden. Värmland separated from Närke and Värmland County in 1779, see List of governors of Örebro County before that date. *Johan Gustaf Uggla (1779–1793) *Nils Nilsson Silverskjöld (1793–1802) *Arvid von Nolcken (1802–1807) *Axel von Rosen (1808–1809) *Olof af Wibeli (1809–1813) *Johan Didrik af Wingård (1814–1840) *Carl Fredrik Hammarhielm (1840–1841) *Hans Fredrik Oldevig (1842–1864) *Carl Rudolf Ekström (1864–1870) *Johan Henrik Rosenswärd (1870–1873) *Henrik Wilhelm Gyllenram (1873–1885) *Henrik Adolf Widmark (1885–1889) *Emil Adolf Malmborg (1889–1901) *Gerhard Dyrssen (1901–1921) *Abraham Unger (1921–1936) *Ivar Wennerström (1936–1945) *Axel Westling (1945–1957) *Gustaf Nilsson (politician), Gustaf Nilsson (1957–1967) *Rolf Edberg (author and politician), Rolf Edberg (1967–1977) *Bengt Norling (1977–1990) *Ingemar Eliasson (1990–2002) *Kerstin Wallin (2003–2004) *Eva Eri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Värmland County
Värmland County () is a county or '' län'' in west central Sweden. It borders the Swedish counties of Dalarna, Örebro and Västra Götaland, as well as the Norwegian counties of Østfold, Akershus and Innlandet to the west. The title of Duke of Värmland is claimed by His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip. Province The county has more or less the same boundaries as Värmland Province, except that the municipalities of Karlskoga and Degerfors are part of Örebro County. Administration Värmland County was formed in 1779, when it was separated from Närke and Värmland County. The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Riksdag and the Government, to coordinate the interests of the county, to promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Henrik Rosenswärd
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Johan may refer to: * Johan (given name) * ''Johan'' (1921 film), a Swedish film directed by Mauritz Stiller * Johan (2005 film), a Dutch romantic comedy film * Johan (band), a Dutch pop-group ** ''Johan'' (album), a 1996 album by the group * Johan Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada * Jo-Han, a manufacturer of plastic scale model kits See also * John (name) John ( ) is a common male name in the English language ultimately of Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew origin. The English form is from Middle English ''Ioon'', ''Ihon'', ''Iohn, Jan'' (mid-12c.), itself from Old French ''Jan'', ''Jean'', ''Jehan'' (Moder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Eriksson (politician)
Eva Eriksson, born 1947 in Vara, was Värmland’s county governor in Sweden from 2004-2012. Career Eva Eriksson has been active in politics in Sweden since the early 1990s. Since 2004, along with being Värmland’s county governor, she has been the Chair of the Swedish American Center board. She was also the vice-chair on the Karlstad University Board of Regents. From 1992-2001, Eriksson served as Vice Party Chair Folkpartiet and she served in Parliament from 1994-1999. Her focus during her career has been on welfare, pharmaceuticals Medication (also called medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal product, medicinal drug or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Drug therapy ( pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the ..., animal protection and the environment. She helped to found the Svenskamerikanska Rådet (The Swedish American Council) and is the appointed Chair of the organization and its board. Awards Eriksson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerstin Wallin
Kerstin is a female German and Swedish given name; it is the European version of Christina. Notable persons with this name include: Arts and entertainment * Kerstin Anderson (born 1994), American stage actress and singer, portrayed Maria von Trapp in the 2015 US national tour of ''The Sound of Music'' * Kerstin Ekman (born 1933), Swedish novelist * Kerstin Emhoff (born 1967), American film producer *Kerstin Granlund, member of the Swedish comedy groups Galenskaparna och After Shave * Kerstin Hilldén (born 1988), Swedish musical theatre actress *Kerstin Meyer, (1928–2020), Swedish opera singer * Kerstin Ott (born 1982), German musician * Kerstin Thorborg (1896–1970), Swedish opera singer * Kerstin Thorvall (1925–2010), Swedish writer Politics *Kerstin Alm (born 1949), Finnish politician from the Åland Islands * Kerstin Andreae (born 1968), German politician (Alliance 90/The Greens) *Kerstin Gellerman (1926–1987), Swedish politician Sports *Kerstin Garefrekes (born 1979 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingemar Eliasson
Elis Ingemar Eliasson (born 30 March 1939) is a Swedish Liberal People's Party politician with a long and diverse career, having served as government minister, county governor, member of the Parliament and royal court official. Early life Ingemar Eliasson was born in the village of Visnums-Kils, in Värmland County's Kristinehamn Municipality. He holds a Master of Science in business and economics. Career In 1976, Eliasson became Undersecretary of State, and served as such until 1980, when he became minister for employment. Following a career as member of the Parliament from 1982 where he was parliamentary leader of the Liberal People's Party from 1985 until 1990. At 1990 he became Governor of Värmland County, serving as such until 2002. On 1 September the next year, Eliasson was appointed Marshal of the Realm, the highest-ranking post he held. As Marshal of the Realm, Eliasson was responsible for the organization of the royal household and reported directly to King Carl XV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengt Norling
Bengt Norling (1925–2002) was a Swedish social democrat politician who held several government posts. He was the minister of communications (Transport) from 1969 and 1976 and the governor of Värmland from 1977 to 1990. Biography Norling was born in Malmö in 1925 and raised in Norrbotten. At 15 he began to work as a metal worker and then became a railway official in Vansbro. During this period he joined the Swedish Social Democratic Party in Vansbro. In 1956 he was named an ombudsman in the Railway Workers' Associations. Norling was made the secretary of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation. He was appointed the minister of communications (Transport) to the first cabinet of Prime Minister Olof Palme on 14 October 1969. Norling remained in the post until 1976. He served as the governor of Värmland between 1977 and 1990. Following his retirement Norling settled in Karlstad Karlstad (, ) is the 20th-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Karlstad Municipality, the capital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolf Edberg (author And Politician)
Rolf Arne "Råttan (The Rat)" Edberg (born 29 September 1950) is a retired Swedish ice hockey player. After playing in Sweden for many years, Edberg signed as a free agent with the Washington Capitals. After playing three seasons with the Capitals, Edberg returned to Sweden where he played for several more years before retiring. Edberg should not be confused with his namesake, the well-known Swedish journalist, author, member of parliament In modern politics and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: Representation (politics), representing the Election#Suffrage, electorate, making laws, and overseeing ... and ambassador Rolf Edberg. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Edberg, Rolf 1950 births Living people AIK IF players Ice hockey people from Stockholm Swedish ice hockey centres Undrafted National Hockey League play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustaf Nilsson (politician)
Gustaf Nilsson may refer to: *Gustaf Nilsson (footballer, born 1922) Gustaf Nilsson (20 October 1922 – 2004) was a Swedish footballer who played as a midfielder In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle o ... (1922–2004), Swedish footballer * Gustaf Nilsson (footballer, born 1997), Swedish footballer * Gustaf Nilsson (wrestler) (1899–1980), Swedish wrestler {{Hndis, name=Nilsson, Gustaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Axel Westling
Axel may refer to: People * Axel (name), all persons with the name Places * Axel, Netherlands, a town ** Capture of Axel, a battle at Axel in 1586 Arts, entertainment, media * ''Axel'', a 1988 short film by Nigel Wingrove * ''Axel'', a Cirque du Soleil show * ''Axël'', an 1890 drama play by Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam * Axel (dance turn), a type of turn performed in dance * Axel lift, a movement in pair skating * Axel jump, a type of jump in figure skating * "Axel F", the 1985 instrumental theme song of ''Beverly Hills Cop'' by Harold Faltermeyer Companies, organizations * Axel Hotels, hotel chain * Axel Springer SE, largest digital publishing house in Europe Other uses * Axel Maersk, Danish container ship * Citroën Axel, automobile made by Citroën * Typhoon Axel (other), multiple storms named Axel * Axel, a character in Pikwik Pack * Axel, a coaxial two-wheeler, designed to investigate caves on the moon with the proposed mission Moon Diver (spacecraft) See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivar Wennerström
Ivar (Old Norse ''Ívarr'') is a Scandinavian masculine given name. Another variant of the name is Iver, which is more common in Norway. The Old Norse name has several possible etymologies. In North Germanic phonology, several of the elements common to Germanic names became homophonous. The first element ''Ívarr'' may contain '' yr'' "yew" and ''-arr'' (from ''hari'', "warrior"), but it may have become partly conflated with Ingvar, and possibly Joar (element '' jó'' "horse"). The second element ''-arr'' may alternatively also be from ''geir'' "spear" or it may be ''var'' "protector". citing Lena Peterson: Nordiskt runnamnslexikon (2002), Árni Dahl: Navnabókin (2005), Kristoffer Kruken og Ola Stemshaug: Norsk Personnamnleksikon (1995), Roland Otterbjörk: Svenska förnamn (1979). The name was adopted into |
Abraham Unger
Abraham Unger (1899–1975) was a 20th-Century American lawyer, co-founder and officer of the National Lawyers Guild, and partner in the law firm of Freedman and Unger. Defendants included: Communist Party (CPUSA), state-level Party organizations, individual Communist and Progressive activists, radical and/or Communist-associated labor unions and their leaders and activists, Puerto Rican nationalists, and fellow lawyers charged with contempt and other crimes in connection with their defense of radicals. Colleague Victor Rabinowitz noted in his memoir that Unger was "a lawyer who frequently represented the Communist party." Education Unger graduated from New York University's Law School. Career In 1931, Unger worked for the defense of the Scottsboro Boys as a member of the International Labor Defense (ILD), a branch of the CPUSA. In 1937, he helped co-found the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), served as a national officer, and headed its New York chapter for many years. An i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerhard Dyrssen
Gerhard is a name of Germanic origin and may refer to: Given name * Gerhard (bishop of Passau) (fl. 932–946), German prelate * Gerhard III, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg (1292–1340), German prince, regent of Denmark * Gerhard Barkhorn (1919–1983), German World War II flying ace * Gerhard Berger (born 1959), Austrian racing driver * Gerhard Boldt (1918–1981), German soldier and writer * Gerhard de Beer (born 1994), South African football player * Gerhard Diephuis (1817–1892), Dutch jurist * Gerhard Domagk (1895–1964), German pathologist and bacteriologist and Nobel Laureate * Gerhard Dorn (c.1530–1584), Flemish philosopher, translator, alchemist, physician and bibliophile * Gerhard Ertl (born 1936), German physicist and Nobel Laureate * Gerhard Fieseler (1896–1987), German World War I flying ace * Gerhard Flesch (1909–1948), German Nazi Gestapo and SS officer executed for war crimes * Gerhard Gentzen (1909–1945), German mathematician and logician * Gerhard Armauer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
