Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna

Swedish historian (1871-1948)
Person human Q1555420
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Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna

Summary

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna is a human[1]. Born in Västra Vingåkers församling[2], he… he was born on August 26, 1871[3]. He passed away in Lidingö Parish[4]. He died on March 21, 1948[5]. He worked as a genealogist[6] and postal official[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Västra Vingåkers församling[2], Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna…
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna passed away in Lidingö Parish[4].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna was born on August 26, 1871[3].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna died on March 21, 1948[5].
  • Burial took place at Södra Kyrkogården, Nora Bergslagsförsamling[9].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's father was Karl Jonas Reinhold Elgenstierna[10].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's mother was Eva Sofia Antoinette Petersohn[11].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna worked as a genealogist[6].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's professions included postal official[7].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna received the Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[13].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna received the Knight of the Order of Vasa[14].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna is recorded as male[15].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's Commons category is recorded as Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna[17].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's family name is recorded as Elgenstierna[18].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's given name is recorded as Gustaf[19].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[20].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[21].
  • Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Västra Vingåkers församling[2], Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna… he was born on August 26, 1871[3]. His father was Karl Jonas Reinhold Elgenstierna[10]. His mother was Eva Sofia Antoinette Petersohn[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include genealogist[6] and postal official[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[13], a grade of an order[23], in Sweden[24] and Knight of the Order of Vasa[14], a grade of an order[25], in Sweden[26], founded in 1772[27].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna died on March 21, 1948[5]. He died in Lidingö Parish[4]. Burial took place at Södra Kyrkogården, Nora Bergslagsförsamling[9].

Why It Matters

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna born?

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's place of birth was Västra Vingåkers församling[2].

Where did Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna die?

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna passed away in Lidingö Parish[4].

Who were Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's parents?

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's father was Karl Jonas Reinhold Elgenstierna[10]. Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna's mother was Eva Sofia Antoinette Petersohn[11].

What did Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna do for work?

Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna worked as genealogist[6] and postal official[7].

What awards did Gustaf Magnus Elgenstierna receive?

Honors received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[13] and Knight of the Order of Vasa[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . gravar.se. Retrieved . gravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Karl Jonas Reinhold Elgenstierna
    Occupation genealogist, postal official
    Citizenship
    Family name Elgenstierna
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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