Bo Hammarskjöld

Swedish county governor and secretary of state (1891-1974)
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Summary

Bo Hammarskjöld was born on June 3, 1891[1], in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He died on August 4, 1974[3], in Täby parish[4]. He worked as a jurist[5] and civil servant[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Uppsala Old Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Hjalmar Hammarskjöld[9]
  • Mother: Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
  • Position held: governor of Södermanland County[12], Civilbefälhavare[13]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[14]
  • Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[15], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[17], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20]
  • Member of: Föreningen Heimdal[21], Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry[22], Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Family: Hammarskjöld family[25]
  • Commons category: Bo Hammarskjöld[26]
  • Academic degree: Candidate of Law[27]
  • Family name: Hammarskjöld[28]
  • Given name: Bo[29]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1925[30], Q58370809[31], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[32], Vem är det 1933[33], Vem är det 1939[34], Vem är det 1943[35], Vem är det 1945[36], Vem är det 1953[37], Vem är det 1955[38], Vem är det 1957[39], Vem är Vem? : Stor-Stockholm 1962[40], Vem är det 1963[41], Vem är det 1967[42], Vem är det 1969[43]
  • Sibling: Dag Hammarskjöld[44], Åke Hammarskjöld[45], Sten Hammarskjöld[46]

FAQs

Where was Bo Hammarskjöld born?

Bo Hammarskjöld was born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].

Where did Bo Hammarskjöld die?

Bo Hammarskjöld died in Täby parish[4].

Who were Bo Hammarskjöld's parents?

Bo Hammarskjöld's father was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld[9]. Bo Hammarskjöld's mother was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[10].

What did Bo Hammarskjöld do for work?

Bo Hammarskjöld worked as a jurist[5] and civil servant[6].

Where did Bo Hammarskjöld go to school?

Bo Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[14].

What awards did Bo Hammarskjöld receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[15], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[17], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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