Events from the year 1991 in

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 ...

Incumbents

Monarch A monarch is a head of stateWebster's II New College DictionarMonarch Houghton Mifflin. Boston. 2001. p. 707. Life tenure, for life or until abdication, and therefore the head of state of a monarchy. A monarch may exercise the highest authority ...

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Carl XVI Gustaf Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus; born 30 April 1946) is King of Sweden. He ascended the throne on the death of his grandfather, Gustaf VI Adolf, on 15 September 1973. He is the youngest child and only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Du ...

Prime Minister A prime minister, premier or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. Under those systems, a prime minister is not ...

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Ingvar Carlsson Gösta Ingvar Carlsson (born 9 November 1934) is a Swedish politician who twice served as Prime Minister of Sweden, first from 1986 to 1991 and again from 1994 to 1996. He was leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1986 to 1996. He i ...

, succeeded by Carl Bildt

Events

*15 September –

1991 Swedish general election General elections were held in Sweden on 15 September 1991. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1858 The Swedish Social Democratic Party remained the largest party in the Riksdag, winning 138 of th ...

and 1991 Swedish municipal elections * The

Djurö National Park Djurö is an island, a surrounding archipelago of some 30 islands, and a national park situated in Sweden's biggest lake, Vänern. Established in 1991, the national park has an area of , and includes all the islands of the archipelago. The islands ...

was established

Popular culture

Film

* 11 February – The

26th Guldbagge Awards The 26th Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honored the best Swedish films of 1990, and took place on 11 February 1991. ''Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg'' directed by Kjell Grede was presented with the award for Be ...

were presented

Births

*24 January – Andreas Forsström, professional ice hockey player *13 February – Pontus Jansson, football player *22 February – Tobias Ludvigsson, cyclist *21 April –

Kenza Zouiten Kenza Zouiten (Arabic: كنزة زويتن) was born on 21 April 1991 in Stockholm to a Swedish mother and Moroccan father. She is a fashion model, blogger and actress. Career Kenza was born in Sweden. Kenza's father is from Morocco and her moth ...

, fashion model *24 April –

Elisa Lindström Eva Elisa Lindström (born 24 April 1991) is a Swedish pop and country music singer, and the lead singer for the dansband, Elisa's. Career As part of the music group Lali, she participated in Lilla Melodifestivalen in 2005, where their song t ...

, singer *26 April –

Adrian Granat Carl Wilhelm Adrian Granat (born 26 April 1991), best known as Adrian Granat, is a Swedish former professional boxer who fought at heavyweight. Boxing career Having started boxing at age 13, he won gold in the Swedish Championship at 17 in 2009 ...

, professional boxer *11 May –

Marcus Rohdén Marcus Christer Rohdén (born 11 May 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Frosinone. Beginning his career with IF Elfsborg in 2011, he won Allsvenskan and Svenska Cupen with the club before moving ...

, football player *29 May – Oskar Eriksson, curler, Olympic medalist 2014 *29 May –

Tom Ljungman Tom Ljungman (born 29 May 1991) is a Swedish television and film actor. Early life Born Thomas Kjell Ljungman in Stockholm, Sweden on 29 May 1991. He is the son of TV 3 personality Jonny Ljungman and lives in Skarpnäck borough in south Stockh ...

, actor *19 June – Pontus Ekhem, hockey player *6 July –

Klas Dahlbeck Klas Dahlbeck (born 6 July 1991) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with HC Davos of the National League (NL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 3rd round (79th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft ...

, ice hockey player *9 July –

Clara Mae Clara Hagman (born 9 July 1991), known professionally as Clara Mae, is a Swedish singer and songwriter currently signed to Big Beat and Atlantic Records. She has released two major label singles: "I'm Not Her" and "I Forgot". From 2009 to 2012, M ...

, singer *7 November – Felix Rosenqvist, racing driver *11 December – Anna Bergendahl, singer

Deaths

*26 January –

Hans Strååt Hans Olof Strååt (17 October 1917 – 26 January 1991) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1941 and 1987. Partial filmography * ''Bright Prospects'' (1941) - Student * '' Scanian Guerilla'' (1941) - Guerilla soldier ...

, film actor (born 1917) *27 January – Leif Wikström, sailor, Olympic champion 1956 (born 1918) *15 February – Birger Malmsten, actor (born 1920) *13 March –

Göran Strindberg Göran Strindberg (1917–1991) was a Swedish cinematographer. Strindberg was one of the leading cinematographers in post-Second World War Sweden, replacing the earlier generation who had emerged during the silent era. He worked a number of times ...

, cinematographer (born 1917) * 8 April – Per Yngve Ohlin, known as "Dead", rock musician (born 1969) * 26 April –

Lars Hall Lars Göran Ivar Hall (30 April 1927 – 26 April 1991) was a Swedish modern pentathlete who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. He won the individual event at both Games and finished second with the Swedish team in 1952. In 1952 he ...

, modern pentathlete, Olympic champion 1952 and 1956 (born 1927). *17 May –

Göthe Grefbo Göthe Grefbo (30 October 1921 – 17 May 1991) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in more than 70 films and television shows between 1948 and 1989. Selected filmography * ''Janne Vängmans bravader'' (1948) - Railroad worker (uncredited) * ...

, actor (born 1921) *5 June –

Carl-Erik Holmberg Carl-Erik Holmberg (17 July 1906 – 5 June 1991) was a Swedish football forward who played for Örgryte IS. He also played for the Swedish national team, and was a reserve during the 1934 FIFA World Cup in Italy.Curt Weibull Curt Weibull (19 August 1886 – 10 November 1991) was a Swedish historian, educator and author. Biography Curt Hugo Johannes Weibull was born in Lund, Sweden. He was a member of the noted Swedish Weibull family. He was the son of professo ...

, cyclist (born 1907). * 5 July –

Sandro Key-Åberg Sandro Key-Åberg (1922–1991) was a Swedish poet and novelist. He made his literary debut in 1950 with the poetry collection . Other collections were from 1960, ''O'' from 1965, and from 1981. His first novel was from 1975. He was awarde ...

, writer (born 1922). *30 September – Sven Barthel, journalist (born 1903) *9 November –

Hans Liljedahl Hans Gustaf Liljedahl (7 April 1913 – 9 November 1991) was a Swedish sport shooter. He competed in trap shooting at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and finished third and eighth, respectively. He won three world titles in this event, in 1947 and 195 ...

, sport shooter, Olympic medalist 1952 (born 1913). * 10 November –

Gunnar Gren Johan Gunnar Gren (; 31 October 1920 – 10 November 1991) was a Swedish professional football player and coach. He is best remembered for playing for IFK Göteborg and A.C. Milan. A creative forward, known for his technical skill, vision, tac ...

, footballer (born 1920). *10 November –

Curt Weibull Curt Weibull (19 August 1886 – 10 November 1991) was a Swedish historian, educator and author. Biography Curt Hugo Johannes Weibull was born in Lund, Sweden. He was a member of the noted Swedish Weibull family. He was the son of professo ...

, historian (born 1886) *16 November – Gustav Wetterström, football player (born 1911)

Full date missing

* Olle Hansson, cross country skier (born 1904) * Torsten Löwgren, painter (born 1903) *

Åke Åkerström Åke Åkerström (26 April 1902 – October 1991) was a Swedish archaeologist and classical scholar. He is best known for his work on architectural terracottas and Ancient vase painting. Biography Åkerström received his doctoral degree at Uppsal ...

, archaeologist (born 1902)

References

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