Christian Günther

Swedish diplomat (1886-1966)
Person human Q1777531
Christian Günther
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Christian Günther

Summary

Christian Günther is a human[1]. He was born in Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He was born on +1886-12-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Oscar Parish[4]. He died on +1966-03-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Christian Günther's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].
  • Christian Günther passed away in Oscar Parish[4].
  • Christian Günther was born on +1886-12-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christian Günther died on +1966-03-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Djursholms Begravningsplats[9].
  • Christian Günther's father was Ernst Günther[10].
  • Among Christian Günther's spouses was Ingrid Günther[11].
  • A child of Christian Günther was Lena Günther Strååt[12].
  • Christian Günther held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Christian Günther worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Christian Günther's professions included writer[7].
  • Christian Günther held the position of State Secretary for Foreign Affairs[14].
  • Christian Günther held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden[15].
  • Christian Günther held the position of udenrigsråd[16].
  • Christian Günther's education included a stint at Uppsala University[17].
  • Christian Günther's education included a stint at Lund University[18].
  • Christian Günther was educated at Nya Elementar[19].
  • Christian Günther received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].
  • Christian Günther received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Christian Günther received the Order of the Liberator General San Martín[22].
  • Christian Günther received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[23].
  • Christian Günther received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[24].
  • Christian Günther received the Order of Merit[25].
  • Christian Günther's image is recorded as Press photo of Christian Günther 1940.jpg[26].
  • Christian Günther is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Günther's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He was born on +1886-12-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ernst Günther[10].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[17], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31]; Lund University[18], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Lund[35]; and Nya Elementar[19], a gymnasieskola[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1828[38]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[39] and Candidate of Law[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include State Secretary for Foreign Affairs[14], in Sweden[41]; Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden[15], a public office[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1876[44]; and udenrigsråd[16], a position[45], in Sweden[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], an order[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1748[49]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[21], a grade of an order[50], in Sweden[51]; Order of the Liberator General San Martín[22], an order[52], in Argentina[53], founded in 1943[54]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[23], a grade of an order[55], in Belgium[56]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[24], a grade of an order[57], in Brazil[58]; and Order of Merit[25], an order[59], in Chile[60], founded in 1929[61].

Personal Life

Among Christian Günther's spouses was Ingrid Günther[11]. A child of him was Lena Günther Strååt[12]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[62].

Death and Burial

Christian Günther died on +1966-03-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Oscar Parish[4]. Burial took place at Djursholms Begravningsplats[9].

Why It Matters

Christian Günther ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Christian Günther born?

Christian Günther's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].

Where did Christian Günther die?

Christian Günther died in Oscar Parish[4].

Who were Christian Günther's parents?

Christian Günther's father was Ernst Günther[10].

Who was Christian Günther married to?

Christian Günther's spouses include Ingrid Günther[11].

What did Christian Günther do for work?

Christian Günther worked as diplomat[6] and writer[7].

Where did Christian Günther go to school?

Christian Günther was educated at Uppsala University[17], Lund University[18], and Nya Elementar[19].

What awards did Christian Günther receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[21], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[22], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[23].

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  2. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · AikateriniBoutou · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Ernst Günther
    Given name Christian
    Languages spoken, written or signed Swedish
    Member of political party independent politician
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