Ferdinand Asker

Swedish civil servant and politician (1812-1897)
Person human Q5561113
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Summary

Ferdinand Asker was born on June 18, 1812[1], in Jönköpings Kristina församling[2]. He died on July 14, 1897[3], in Stockholm City[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and civil servant[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Hedvig Eleonora parish[8]
  • Place of burial: Norra begravningsplatsen[9]
  • Father: Jonas Asker[10]
  • Mother: Ulrika Charlotta Grapengiesser[11]
  • Child: Axel Asker[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
  • Position held: member of the Second Chamber[14], member of the Riksdag of the Estates[15], Speaker of the Second Chamber[16], governor of Gävleborg County[17], President of the Burghers Estate[18], Q125811737[19]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[20]
  • Award received: Order of Charles XIII[21], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: "Ministeriella partiet"[25]
  • Commons category: Ferdinand Asker[26]
  • Academic degree: degree to court of appeal[27]
  • Family name: Asker[28]
  • Given name: Ferdinand[29]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[30], Q22341351[31], Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.[32], 1877 State Calendar of Sweden[33], Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok. 1 A—B[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[35]
  • Name in native language: Ferdinand Asker[36]
  • Name: Asker i Gävle[37]
  • Sibling: Konstantia Maria Bergeron[38]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Asker born?

Ferdinand Asker's place of birth was Jönköpings Kristina församling[2].

Where did Ferdinand Asker die?

Ferdinand Asker passed away in Stockholm City[4].

Who were Ferdinand Asker's parents?

Ferdinand Asker's father was Jonas Asker[10]. Ferdinand Asker's mother was Ulrika Charlotta Grapengiesser[11].

What did Ferdinand Asker do for work?

Ferdinand Asker worked as a politician[5] and civil servant[6].

Where did Ferdinand Asker go to school?

Ferdinand Asker was educated at Uppsala University[20].

What awards did Ferdinand Asker receive?

Honors received include Order of Charles XIII[21], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], and Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . 1877 State Calendar of Sweden. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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