Hjalmar Hammarskjöld

20th-century prime minister of Sweden (1862-1953)
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Hjalmar Hammarskjöld
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Summary

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tuna församling, Linköpings stift[2]. He was born on February 4, 1862[3]. He passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He died on October 12, 1953[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was born in Tuna församling, Linköpings stift[2].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was born on February 4, 1862[3].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld died on October 12, 1953[5].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's father was Knut Wilhelm Hammarskjöld[11].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's mother was Maria Lovisa Cecilia Wilhelmina Cöster[12].
  • Among Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's spouses was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[13].
  • A child of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was Bo Hammarskjöld[14].
  • A child of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was Åke Hammarskjöld[15].
  • A child of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was Sten Hammarskjöld[16].
  • A child of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was Dag Hammarskjöld[17].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's professions included politician[6].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's professions included jurist[7].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of member of the First Chamber[19].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[20].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of Minister for Justice[21].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of President of Göta Court of Appeal[22].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of Minister of Ecclesiastics[23].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held the position of governor of Uppsala County[24].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was employed by Uppsala University[25].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[26].
  • Hjalmar Hammarskjöld received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[27].

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Origins and Family

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was born in Tuna församling, Linköpings stift[2]. He was born on February 4, 1862[3]. His father was Knut Wilhelm Hammarskjöld[11]. His mother was Maria Lovisa Cecilia Wilhelmina Cöster[12].

Education

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8]. Among Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's employers was Uppsala University[25]. Positions held include member of the First Chamber[19], a member of the parliament of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1867[30]; Prime Minister of Sweden[20], a public office[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1876[33]; Minister for Justice[21], a public office[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1876[36]; President of Göta Court of Appeal[22]; Minister of Ecclesiastics[23], a public office[37], founded in 1840[38]; and governor of Uppsala County[24], a public office[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1640[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], an order[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1748[44]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[45], an award[46], in Sweden[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[48]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[49]; King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[50]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[51].

Personal Life

Among Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's spouses was Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[13]. Children include Bo Hammarskjöld[14], a jurist[52], 1891–1974[53], of Sweden[54], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[55]; Åke Hammarskjöld[15], a judge[56], 1893–1937[57], of Sweden[58]; Sten Hammarskjöld[16], 1900–1972[59], of Sweden[60]; and Dag Hammarskjöld[17], a politician[61], 1905–1961[62], of Sweden[63], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[64], specialised in politics[65]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[66]. He was affiliated with the Högervilde[67].

Death and Burial

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld died on October 12, 1953[5]. He passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld born?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's place of birth was Tuna församling, Linköpings stift[2].

Where did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld die?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld died in Engelbrekt church parish[4].

Who were Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's parents?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's father was Knut Wilhelm Hammarskjöld[11]. Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's mother was Maria Lovisa Cecilia Wilhelmina Cöster[12].

Who was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld married to?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld's spouses include Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist[13].

What did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld do for work?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld worked as politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld go to school?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University[26].

What awards did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[45], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[48], and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[49].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [68] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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