Folke Högberg

Swedish Lieutenant General (1884-1972)
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Summary

Folke Högberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsingborg[2]. He was born on March 20, 1884[3]. He passed away in Skövde[4]. He died on June 8, 1972[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Folke Högberg's place of birth was Helsingborg[2].
  • Folke Högberg died in Skövde[4].
  • Folke Högberg was born on March 20, 1884[3].
  • Folke Högberg died on June 8, 1972[5].
  • Folke Högberg is buried at Sankta Elin cemetery[7].
  • Folke Högberg held citizenship in Sweden[8].
  • Folke Högberg worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Folke Högberg held the position of Commander of Western Military Command[9].
  • Folke Högberg held the position of school commander[10].
  • Folke Högberg held the position of regiment commander[11].
  • Folke Högberg held the position of commanding officer[12].
  • Folke Högberg held the position of Chief of the Army Staff[13].
  • Folke Högberg was educated at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[14].
  • Folke Högberg received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15].
  • Folke Högberg received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16].
  • Folke Högberg received the Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[17].
  • Folke Högberg received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[18].
  • Folke Högberg received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[19].
  • Folke Högberg received the 3rd Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[20].
  • Folke Högberg was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Folke Högberg was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[22].
  • Folke Högberg was a member of Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy[23].
  • Folke Högberg is recorded as male[24].
  • Folke Högberg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Folke Högberg's military branch is recorded as Swedish Army[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsingborg[2], Folke Högberg… he was born on March 20, 1884[3].

Education

Folke Högberg's education included a stint at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Folke Högberg's professions included military personnel[6]. Positions held include Commander of Western Military Command[9], a military position[27], founded in 1942[28]; school commander[10]; regiment commander[11], a military position[29], in Sweden[30]; commanding officer[12], a military position[31]; and Chief of the Army Staff[13], a military position[32], founded in 1936[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15], a grade of an order[34], in Sweden[35]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16], a grade of an order[36], in Sweden[37]; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[17], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[18], an award[40], in Sweden[41]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[19], a grade of an order[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1918[44]; and 3rd Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[20].

Death and Burial

Folke Högberg died on June 8, 1972[5]. He passed away in Skövde[4]. He is buried at Sankta Elin cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Folke Högberg born?

Born in Helsingborg[2].

Where did Folke Högberg die?

Folke Högberg passed away in Skövde[4].

What did Folke Högberg do for work?

Folke Högberg worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Folke Högberg go to school?

Folke Högberg was educated at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[14].

What awards did Folke Högberg receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16], Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok 3 G-H. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Svenskagravar.se. svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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