Sigfrid Edström
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Summary
Sigfrid Edström was born on November 21, 1870[1], in Orust Municipality[2]. He died on March 18, 1964[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], athletics competitor[6], politician[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,032 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hovdestalund cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Ruth Randall Edström[11]
- Child: Björn Edström[12]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
- Position held: president of the International Olympic Committee[14], World Athletics President[15], president[16]
- Employer: ASEA[17]
- Educated at: Chalmers University of Technology[18]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Royal Order of Vasa[20], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[26], Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[27], The Chalmers' Medal[28], Royal Order of the Polar Star[29], Order of the Crown[30], Order of the Dannebrog[31], Order of the White Rose of Finland[32]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[33], Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Sigfrid Edström[36]
- Sport: athletics[37]
- Family name: Edström[38]
- Given name: Johannes[39], Sigfrid[40]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1918[41], Vem är det 1925[42], Vem är det 1943[43], Vem är Vem? Stockholm[44], Vem är det 1957[45], Vem är Vem? : Stor-Stockholm 1962[46], Vem är det 1963[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[48]
- Sports discipline competed in: 100 metres[49]
Why It Matters
Sigfrid Edström has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Sigfrid Edström born?
Sigfrid Edström's place of birth was Orust Municipality[2].
Where did Sigfrid Edström die?
Sigfrid Edström passed away in Stockholm[4].
Who was Sigfrid Edström married to?
Sigfrid Edström's spouses include Ruth Randall Edström[11].
What did Sigfrid Edström do for work?
Sigfrid Edström worked as an engineer[5], athletics competitor[6], politician[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Sigfrid Edström go to school?
Sigfrid Edström was educated at Chalmers University of Technology[18].
What awards did Sigfrid Edström receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Royal Order of Vasa[20], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[22].