Alva Myrdal
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Alva Myrdal
Summary
Alva Myrdal is a human[1]. Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], she… she was born on January 31, 1902[3]. She passed away in Danderyd[4]. She died on February 1, 1986[5]. She worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], Alva Myrdal…
- Alva Myrdal passed away in Danderyd[4].
- Alva Myrdal was born on January 31, 1902[3].
- Alva Myrdal died on February 1, 1986[5].
- Burial took place at Garden of Remembrance, Norra Begravningsplatsen[11].
- Alva Myrdal's father was Gustaf Albert Jansson Reimer[12].
- Among Alva Myrdal's spouses was Gunnar Myrdal[13].
- A child of Alva Myrdal was Jan Myrdal[14].
- A child of Alva Myrdal was Sissela Bok[15].
- A child of Alva Myrdal was Kaj Fölster[16].
- Alva Myrdal held citizenship in Sweden[17].
- Alva Myrdal's professions included diplomat[6].
- Alva Myrdal's professions included politician[7].
- Alva Myrdal's professions included sociologist[8].
- Alva Myrdal worked as a writer[9].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of member of the First Chamber[18].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of ambassador of Sweden to Sri Lanka[19].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of ambassador of Sweden to India[20].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of ambassador of Sweden to Burma[21].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of ambassador of Sweden to Nepal[22].
- Alva Myrdal held the position of Minister for Church Affairs[23].
- Among Alva Myrdal's employers was United Nations[24].
- Alva Myrdal was educated at Uppsala University[25].
- Alva Myrdal was educated at Stockholm University[26].
- Alva Myrdal received the Nobel Peace Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Alva Myrdal's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. She was born on January 31, 1902[3]. Her father was Gustaf Albert Jansson Reimer[12].
Education
Educated at Uppsala University[25], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and Stockholm University[26], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1878[34], headquartered in Stockholm[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9]. Among Alva Myrdal's employers was United Nations[24]. Positions held include member of the First Chamber[18], a member of the parliament of Sweden[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1867[38]; ambassador of Sweden to Sri Lanka[19]; ambassador of Sweden to India[20]; ambassador of Sweden to Burma[21]; ambassador of Sweden to Nepal[22]; and Minister for Church Affairs[23], a public office[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1968[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[27], a peace award[42]; Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[43], an award[44], in India[45], founded in 1965[46]; People's Peace Prize[47], an award[48]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[49], an award[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1950[52]; Wateler Peace Prize[53], a peace award[54], in Netherlands[55], founded in 1927[56]; and Monismanien Prize[57], a politics award[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1975[60].
Personal Life
Among Alva Myrdal's spouses was Gunnar Myrdal[13]. Children include Jan Myrdal[14], a writer[61], 1927–2020[62], of Sweden[63], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[64]; Sissela Bok[15], a philosopher[65], b. 1934[66], of United States[67], awarded the Harvard Centennial Medal[68]; and Kaj Fölster[16], a writer[69], b. 1936[70], of Germany[71], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[72]. She was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[73].
Death and Burial
Alva Myrdal died on February 1, 1986[5]. She died in Danderyd[4]. She is buried at Garden of Remembrance, Norra Begravningsplatsen[11].
Why It Matters
Alva Myrdal ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
FAQs
Where was Alva Myrdal born?
Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], Alva Myrdal…
Where did Alva Myrdal die?
Alva Myrdal died in Danderyd[4].
Who were Alva Myrdal's parents?
Alva Myrdal's father was Gustaf Albert Jansson Reimer[12].
Who was Alva Myrdal married to?
Alva Myrdal's spouses include Gunnar Myrdal[13].
What did Alva Myrdal do for work?
Alva Myrdal worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Alva Myrdal go to school?
Alva Myrdal was educated at Uppsala University[25] and Stockholm University[26].
What awards did Alva Myrdal receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[27], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[43], People's Peace Prize[47], and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[49].