Jan Eliasson
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Summary
Jan Eliasson was born on September 17, 1940[1], in Gothenburg[2]. He has worked as a diplomat[3], politician[4], and foreign minister[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (528 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kerstin Eliasson[7]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[8]
- Employer: United Nations[9]
- Educated at: School of Business, Economics and Law[10]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[11], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[13], honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[14], Order of the White Star, 1st Class[15], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[16], H. M. The King's Medal[17], Нагрудный знак МИД России «За вклад в международное сотрудничество»[18], Mårbacka Award[19], Harry Martinson award[20], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[21], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], Illis quorum[23], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[25], Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Swedish Social Democratic Party[28]
- Commons category: Jan Eliasson[29]
- Academic degree: civilekonom[30]
- Family name: Eliasson[31]
- Given name: Jan[32]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1985[33], Vem är det 1993[34], Vem är det 1995[35], Vem är det 1997[36], Vem är det 2001[37]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[38], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[39], World Government Summit 2016[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[41]
- Affiliation: United Nations[42]
- Name in native language: Jan Eliasson[43]
- Sibling: Roger Holtback[44]
- Affiliation string: United Nations[45]
- Social media followers: 29,173[46], 26,403[47], 36,318[48], 42,585[49]
Why It Matters
Jan Eliasson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Jan Eliasson born?
Jan Eliasson's place of birth was Gothenburg[2].
Who was Jan Eliasson married to?
Jan Eliasson's spouses include Kerstin Eliasson[7].
What did Jan Eliasson do for work?
Jan Eliasson worked as a diplomat[3], politician[4], and foreign minister[5].
Where did Jan Eliasson go to school?
Jan Eliasson was educated at School of Business, Economics and Law[10].
What awards did Jan Eliasson receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[11], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[13], and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[14].