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Jonsson
Jonsson is a surname of Nordic, mostly Swedes, Swedish, origin, meaning ''son of Jon''. In Iceland the name is a part of the Patronymic, Patronymic name system. Notable people with the surname include: *Åke Jonsson, Swedish motocross racer *Åke Jonsson (diplomat), Åke Jonsson (1919–2007), Swedish diplomat *Andreas Jonsson (born 1980), *Busk Margit Jonsson (born 1929), Soprano opera singer *Carl Jonsson (1885–1966), Swedish tug of war competitor *Daniel Jonsson (1599–1663), soldier and commander of Mora kompani of the Swedish Empire *David Jonsson, British actor and writer *Dennis Jonsson (born 1983), Swedish footballer *Eric Jonsson (1903–1974), Swedish chess player *Folke Jonsson, Swedish opera singer *Fredrik Jonsson (born 1973), Swedish tennis player *Gustaf Adolf Jonsson (1879–1949), Swedish sport shooter *Gustaf Jonsson (1903–1990), Swedish cross country skier *Hans Jonsson (ice hockey), Hans Jonsson (born 1973), Swedish ice hockey player *Helena Ekholm, Helena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ã…ke Jonsson
Åke Jonsson (born 5 October 1942) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1964 to 1978 as a member of the Husqvarna, Maico and Yamaha factory racing teams. Jonsson was part of a contingent of Swedish motorcyclists including; Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Torsten Hallman who dominated the sport of motocross in the 1960s and early 1970s. He nearly won the 500cc World Championship title in 1968, 1970 and in 1971. He was a member of three victorious Swedish Motocross des Nations teams (1970, 1971, 1974) and was the top individual points scorer at the 1971 Motocross des Nations. In 1972, Jonsson won nine consecutive races to claim the 1972 Trans-AMA motocross series. Motocross racing career Born in Hammerdal, Jonsson's family moved to Västerås when he was a child. He became a skilled speed skater and belonged to the Swedish top junior elite before his motorcycle racing career took precedence. His physical con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isakin Drabbad
Isakin Daniel Drabbad (born Jimmy Daniel Isaksson, later named Isakin Jonsson; 14 October 1978), also known as the Skara Cannibal (), is a convicted Swedish murderer. In November 2010, in Skara, he murdered his girlfriend Helle Christensen and ate parts of her body. He was subsequently committed to a mental health institution. During his time at the institution, Drabbad has sparked several controversies that made headlines both in Sweden and internationally. In December 2011, he became engaged to Michelle Gustafsson, known in the media as the 'Vampire Woman,' who is also a murderer and an inmate at the same psychiatric hospital. Together, they mockingly blogged about their crimes from the hospital's computer, which led to a motion in the Swedish parliament to prohibit internet use for patients in Swedish psychiatric institutions. In 2017, Drabbad made headlines again after selling voodoo dolls and other art containing blood and bodily fluids online from inside the hospital. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Jonsson
David Jonsson (born 4 September 1993) is a British actor and writer. He began his career in the West End. He is known for his performance in the BBC Two and HBO television series ''Industry'' (2020–2022), as well as his roles in the films '' Rye Lane'' (2023) and '' Alien: Romulus'' (2024). In 2022, Jonsson appeared on the ''Evening Standard'' list of Londoners to watch and was one of British ''GQ'''s Men of the Year Honourees. He was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by ''Tatler'' and a ''Screen International'' Star of Tomorrow. In 2025, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Early life Jonsson grew up in Custom House, an area of the East London Docklands. His father was an IT engineer at Heathrow Airport and his mother worked for the Metropolitan Police. Jonsson is the youngest of four, with an older brother and two older sisters. He describes his background as Creole, with family from Africa (Nigeria and Sierra Leone), the Caribbean and Sweden. After getting in trouble at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Jonsson (Swedish Air Force Officer)
Lieutenant General Jan Bertil Gustav Jonsson (22 September 1952 – 11 November 2021) was a senior Swedish Air Force officer. Jonsson served as Inspector General of the Air Force from 1998 to 2000, as head of the Joint Forces Command from 2000 to 2007 as well as the Commandant General in Stockholm from 2006 to 2007. Early life Jonsson was born on 22 September 1952 in Bräcke, Sweden, the son of captain Bertil Jonsson and his wife Yvonne (née Ölund). He was gliding as a 15-year-old in Halmstad and enrolled at the Swedish Air Force Flying School in Ljungbyhed in 1970. Career Military career Jonsson served as sergeant pilot (''fältflygare'') and was assigned to Skaraborg Wing (F 7) from 1971 to 1978. Jonsson was promoted to second lieutenant in 1975 during his time at the Swedish Armed Forces School for Secondary Education in Uppsala. Jonsson then attended the Royal Swedish Air Force Academy (''Flygvapnets krigsskola'', F 20), also in Uppsala, from 1976 to 1978. At graduati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ã…ke Jonsson (diplomat)
Albert ''Åke'' Axel Jonsson (7 August 1919 – 10 July 2007), was a Swedish diplomat. Jonsson had a distinguished diplomatic career, beginning as an attaché in Oslo in 1940 and serving in numerous postings, including Rome, New York City, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Mexico City, where he became counselor of the embassy in 1959. He later held ambassadorial roles in Montevideo (1964–1969) and Beirut (1969–1974), with concurrent accreditations in several Middle Eastern capitals, and was Sweden's first ambassador to Sanaa in 1971. After retiring from diplomacy in 1974, he became Director of International Relations for the WWF in Switzerland, facilitating global collaboration on conservation. He also held various advisory and board roles, including with Albany International, Martel Catala et Cie, and WWF International, where he became an honorary member in 1987. Early life Jonsson was born on 7 August 1919 in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Gothenburg, Sweden, the son of Consul Gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Jonsson
Daniel Jonsson (1599–1663) was a soldier and commander of Dalarna Regiment of the Swedish Empire. Background and family Daniel Jonsson was born in 1599 in Bengtsarvet, Sollerön as the son of ensign Jon Andersson and Sara Olofsdotter. He has become something of a local hero in Sollerön and a rich variety of legends and stories have been set up around his exploits and life. He fought in the Thirty Years' War, and eventually advanced to the rank of Major and commander of Mora kompani. In 1633 he married Margareta Danielsdotter Terseriana, granddaughter of the powerful pastor Ingelbertus Olai Helsingus in Leksand. To commemorate the war hero Daniel Jonsson, an epitaph was placed in Mora church, some years after his death and just after liberation of Sollerö parish from Mora parish in 1775. In 1934 the epitaph got a duplicate in Sollerö Church. Military career According to legend, it was actually Daniel's older brother who was called up to serve in war, but he was not very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattias Jonsson
Patrik Mattias Jonsson (born 1974) is a Swedish trade unionist and politician of the Social Democratic Party who has been serving as a member of the Riksdag since 2010, representing the Gothenburg Municipality. Early career Jonsson has had several jobs including at PLM AB in Lysekil and Volvo Cars/Pininfarina Pininfarina S.p.A. (; ; short for Pininfarina Società per Azioni) is an Italian automotive design, car design firm and coachbuilder, with headquarters in Cambiano, Turin, Italy. The company was founded by Battista "Pinin" Farina in 1930. On 14 ... in Uddevalla. He has held various roles at the IF Metall trade union. Political career Jonsson was a member of the municipal councils in Lysekil Municipality (1991-1997) and Stenungsund Municipality (2002-2005). In addition to his committee assignments, Jonsson has been a member of the Swedish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) since 2022. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Jonsson (bird Artist)
Lars Jonsson (born 1952 in Stockholm) is a Swedish ornithological illustrator living in Hamra in the south part of the Swedish island of Gotland. He was appointed an honorary degree by Uppsala University in 2002. Bibliography English/Translated Works *''Birds of Sea and Coast'' (1978) Penguin *''Birds of Wood, Park and Garden'' (1978) Penguin - also translated in Dutch and German *''Birds of Lake, River, Marsh and Field''(1978) Penguin *''Birds of Mountain Regions'' (1979) Penguin *''The Island: Bird Life on a Shoal of Sand'', Christopher Helm *''Birds of the Mediterranean and Alps'' Croom Helm Ltd *''Birds of Europe: With North Africa and the Middle East'' Translated by David Christie (1992) - also translated in Danish, Dutch, French, and German ** 1999 edition Helm (1999) *''Birds and Light: The Art of Lars Jonsson'' Helm (2002) *''Where Heaven and Earth Touch: The Art of the Birdpainter Lars Jonsson'' Dr. M. Imhof (2008) *''Lars Jonsson's Birds'', winner National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mats Jonsson (cartoonist)
Mats Jonsson (born 1973) is a Swedish comic creator. Debuting as a teenager in the Swedish fanzine society, Jonsson later became one of the prime Swedish representants for the autobiographical comic genre, inspired by American and Canadian comic creators such as Harvey Pekar, Seth, and Joe Matt. Though born in Södertälje near Stockholm, Jonsson grew up in the northern Ådalen area in Kramfors Municipality. His previous graphic novels have portrayed the depopulation of his hometown, the urban-rural divide and his annoyance with Stockholm (where he lived between 1995 and 2020) and Stockholmers. In his latest work, ''När vi var samer'' (also the first graphic novel to be nominated for the August Prize) he examines his own Forest Sami ancestry and the actions of the Swedish state in Sápmi is the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people. Sápmi includes the northern parts of Fennoscandia, stretching over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markus Jonsson
Per Markus Jonsson is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Öster, AIK, Panionios, and Brann during a club career that spanned between 1999 and 2014. A full international between 2007 and 2009, he won four caps for the Sweden national team. Club career He was born in Växjö, Sweden, and played seven seasons for his hometown team Öster. In November 2005, Jonsson signed for AIK on a free transfer, and managed to out-compete Jimmy Tamandi for the right-back spot at AIK. Impressive play from Jonsson made him frequently named as a contender for said spot in the national team. More than just a skilled defender, Jonsson is known for his well-chosen offensive runs and precise crosses, forming a tremendous partnership with right winger Kenny Pavey. An excellent marksman from the penalty spot and AIK's first-choice penalty taker, Jonsson has stated in several interviews that he has never missed a penalty kick in a competitive match as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Theodor Jonsson
Lars Theodor Jonsson (10 November 1903 – 11 October 1998) was a Swedish cross-country skier. He was two-times Swedish champion, in the 15 km in 1933 and the 30 km in 1935. He finished seventh in the 18 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics The 1928 Winter Olympics, officially known as the II Olympic Winter Games (; ; ; ) and commonly known as St. Moritz 1928 (; ), were an international winter multi-sport event that was celebrated from 11 to 19 February 1928 in St. Moritz, Swit ... and won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1934 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games World Championships * 1 medal – (1 bronze) Personal life Starting with the late 1940s, Jonsson moved to a forest hut near the city of Stromsund, living in isolation for over 40 years. Towards the end of his life, he moved to a retirement home. His hut has been preserved and moved to city's local museum where it can still be visit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helena Ekholm
Helena Ekholm (née Helena Jonsson) (born September 6, 1984 in Helgum) is a former Swedish biathlete. She was born in Helgum, Sollefteå Municipality. She is the 2009 world champion in pursuit and the 2011 world champion in individual. She also won the Women's Overall World Cup in the 2008–09 season. In 2009, Ekholm won the Jerring Award. Career Jonsson debuted in 2005 in Östersund in the relay, coming in 15th. In the following World Cup in Hochfilzen she participated in her first individual, coming in 41st. In early 2006 she participated in the Biathlon World Championships Mixed Relay event in 2006 in Pokljuka, coming in sixth. The 2006-07 Biathlon World Cup began very successfully for her. In the World Cup 3 in Hochfilzen, she came in fourth in the Individual, eighth in the Sprint, and was on the relay team which came in fifth. In the Biathlon World Championships 2007 in Antholz she continued her upward trend and placed fourth in the Sprint. As a high point she led th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
