Dag Hammarskjöld
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Dag Hammarskjöld
Summary
Dag Hammarskjöld is a human[1]. He was born in Jönköping[2]. He was born on July 29, 1905[3]. He died in Ndola[4]. He died on September 18, 1961[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,563 views/month, #6,011 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Dag Hammarskjöld was born in Jönköping[2].
- Dag Hammarskjöld died in Ndola[4].
- Dag Hammarskjöld was born on July 29, 1905[3].
- Dag Hammarskjöld died on September 18, 1961[5].
- Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's father was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld[13].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's mother was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[14].
- Dag Hammarskjöld held citizenship in Sweden[15].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's professions included politician[6].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's professions included diplomat[7].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's professions included economist[8].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's professions included poet[9].
- Dag Hammarskjöld worked as a writer[10].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's professions included philosopher[16].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's field of work was politics[17].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's field of work was diplomacy[18].
- Dag Hammarskjöld's field of work was peace movement[19].
- Dag Hammarskjöld held the position of United Nations Secretary-General[20].
- Dag Hammarskjöld held the position of secretary of state[21].
- Dag Hammarskjöld held the position of Minister of Foreign Trade[22].
- Dag Hammarskjöld held the position of seat 17 of the Swedish Academy[23].
- Dag Hammarskjöld was employed by United Nations[24].
- Dag Hammarskjöld was employed by Ministry of Finance of Sweden[25].
- Dag Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[26].
- Dag Hammarskjöld was educated at Stockholm University[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: SE[29]
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Began / founded: 1905-07-29[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1961-09-18[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a82ca9af-fc48-40e0-8601-3339da2d127a[32]
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Origins and Family
Dag Hammarskjöld's place of birth was Jönköping[2]. He was born on July 29, 1905[3]. His father was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld[13]. His mother was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[14].
Education
Educated at Uppsala University[26], a university[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1477[35], headquartered in Uppsala[36]; Stockholm University[27], a public university[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1878[39], headquartered in Stockholm[40]; and Q64438163[41]. Dag Hammarskjöld studied under Hildur Akselsson[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], poet[9], writer[10], and philosopher[16]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[43]; diplomacy[18], an academic discipline[44]; and peace movement[19]. Employers include United Nations[24], an intergovernmental organization[45], in United States[46], founded in 1945[47], headquartered in New York City[48] and Ministry of Finance of Sweden[25], a finance ministry[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1840[51], headquartered in Adelcrantz palace[52]. Positions held include United Nations Secretary-General[20], a position[53], founded in 1945[54]; secretary of state[21], a position[55]; Minister of Foreign Trade[22], a public office[56], founded in 1951[57]; and seat 17 of the Swedish Academy[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[58], a peace award[59], in Norway[60]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[61], a grade of an order[62], in Sweden[63]; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit[64], a grade of an order[65], in Chile[66], founded in 1929[67]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[68], a grade of an order[69], in Denmark[70]; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[71], a grade of an order[72], in Netherlands[73], founded in 1892[74]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[75].
Personal Life
Dag Hammarskjöld's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[76]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[77].
Death and Burial
Dag Hammarskjöld died on September 18, 1961[5]. He died in Ndola[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[78]. He is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Dag Hammarskjöld include Dag Hammarskjöld Library[79], a library[80], in United States[81], founded in 1946[82]; One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza[83], a skyscraper[84], in United States[85], founded in 1972[86]; and Dag Hammarskjöld Medal[87], an award[88], founded in 1997[89].
Why It Matters
Dag Hammarskjöld ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,563 views/month, #6,011 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for him include Dag Hammarskjöld Library[79], a library[80], in United States[81], founded in 1946[82]; One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza[83], a skyscraper[84], in United States[85], founded in 1972[86]; and Dag Hammarskjöld Medal[87], an award[88], founded in 1997[89].
FAQs
Where was Dag Hammarskjöld born?
Dag Hammarskjöld was born in Jönköping[2].
Where did Dag Hammarskjöld die?
Dag Hammarskjöld passed away in Ndola[4].
Who were Dag Hammarskjöld's parents?
Dag Hammarskjöld's father was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld[13]. Dag Hammarskjöld's mother was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[14].
What did Dag Hammarskjöld do for work?
Dag Hammarskjöld worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], poet[9], and writer[10].
Where did Dag Hammarskjöld go to school?
Dag Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[26], Stockholm University[27], and Q64438163[41].
What awards did Dag Hammarskjöld receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[58], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[61], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit[64], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[68].