Björn von Sydow

politician and former speaker of the Swedish parliament
Person human Q879773
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Björn von Sydow

Summary

Björn von Sydow is a human[1]. He was born in Kungsholm parish[2]. He was born on November 26, 1945[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and political scientist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Björn von Sydow's place of birth was Kungsholm parish[2].
  • Björn von Sydow was born on November 26, 1945[3].
  • Björn von Sydow's father was Bengt Sköldenberg[7].
  • Björn von Sydow's mother was Tullia von Sydow[8].
  • Björn von Sydow held citizenship in Sweden[9].
  • Björn von Sydow's professions included politician[4].
  • Björn von Sydow's professions included political scientist[5].
  • Björn von Sydow was employed by Stockholm University[10].
  • Björn von Sydow was employed by Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[11].
  • Björn von Sydow was educated at Linköping University[12].
  • Björn von Sydow received the H. M. The King's Medal[13].
  • Björn von Sydow received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Björn von Sydow was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Björn von Sydow was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[16].
  • Björn von Sydow is recorded as male[17].
  • Björn von Sydow's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Björn von Sydow was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[19].
  • Björn von Sydow's Commons category is recorded as Björn von Sydow[20].
  • Björn von Sydow earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Björn von Sydow's family name is recorded as von Sydow[22].
  • Björn von Sydow's given name is recorded as Björn[23].
  • Björn von Sydow's given name is recorded as Gustaf[24].
  • Björn von Sydow's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Björn von Sydow[25].
  • Björn von Sydow's Commons gallery is recorded as Björn von Sydow[26].
  • Björn von Sydow's work location is recorded as Stockholm[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kungsholm parish[2], Björn von Sydow… he was born on November 26, 1945[3]. His father was Bengt Sköldenberg[7]. His mother was Tullia von Sydow[8].

Education

Björn von Sydow's education included a stint at Linköping University[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and political scientist[5]. Employers include Stockholm University[10], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1878[30], headquartered in Stockholm[31] and Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[11], a Swedish Royal Academies[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1796[34], headquartered in Stockholm[35].

Recognition

Awards received include H. M. The King's Medal[13], a medallion[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1814[38] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[39], in Germany[40].

Personal Life

Björn von Sydow was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[19].

Why It Matters

Björn von Sydow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Björn von Sydow born?

Born in Kungsholm parish[2], Björn von Sydow…

Who were Björn von Sydow's parents?

Björn von Sydow's father was Bengt Sköldenberg[7]. Björn von Sydow's mother was Tullia von Sydow[8].

What did Björn von Sydow do for work?

Björn von Sydow worked as politician[4] and political scientist[5].

Where did Björn von Sydow go to school?

Björn von Sydow was educated at Linköping University[12].

What awards did Björn von Sydow receive?

Honors received include H. M. The King's Medal[13] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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