Helge Jung

Swedish general and supreme commander (1886–1978)
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Helge Jung

Summary

Helge Jung is a human[1]. His place of birth was Malmö[2]. He was born on March 23, 1886[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on January 3, 1978[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Malmö[2], Helge Jung…
  • Helge Jung passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Helge Jung was born on March 23, 1886[3].
  • Helge Jung died on January 3, 1978[5].
  • Helge Jung's father was Victor Jung[8].
  • A child of Helge Jung was Stig Jung[9].
  • Helge Jung held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Helge Jung's professions included military officer[6].
  • Helge Jung held the position of Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces[11].
  • Helge Jung held the position of Military Commander of Lower Norrland[12].
  • Helge Jung held the position of Commander East Military Area[13].
  • Helge Jung held the position of Commandant General in Stockholm[14].
  • Helge Jung held the position of regiment commander[15].
  • Helge Jung held the position of regiment commander[16].
  • Helge Jung's education included a stint at Lund University[17].
  • Helge Jung was educated at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18].
  • Helge Jung's education included a stint at Military Academy Karlberg[19].
  • Helge Jung received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].
  • Helge Jung received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[21].
  • Helge Jung received the King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[22].
  • Helge Jung received the Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23].
  • Helge Jung received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Helge Jung received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].
  • Helge Jung was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[26].
  • Helge Jung was a member of Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History[27].

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Origins and Family

Helge Jung was born in Malmö[2]. He was born on March 23, 1886[3]. His father was Victor Jung[8].

Education

Educated at Lund University[17], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1666[30], headquartered in Lund[31]; Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18], a military academy[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1866[34], headquartered in Stockholm Garrison[35]; and Military Academy Karlberg[19], a military academy[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1792[38], headquartered in Karlberg Palace[39].

Career and Affiliations

Helge Jung's professions included military officer[6]. Positions held include Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces[11], a military position[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1939[42]; Military Commander of Lower Norrland[12], a military position[43], founded in 1942[44]; Commander East Military Area[13], a Military Area Commander[45], founded in 1942[46]; Commandant General in Stockholm[14], a military position[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1818[49]; regiment commander[15], a military position[50], in Sweden[51]; and Chief of the Army Staff[52], a military position[53], founded in 1936[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], an order[55], in Sweden[56], founded in 1748[57]; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[21], a grade of an order[58], in Sweden[59]; King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[22], a jubilee medal[60], in Sweden[61], founded in 1928[62]; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23], a grade of an order[63], in Sweden[64]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[65], in Denmark[66]; and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].

Personal Life

A child of Helge Jung was Stig Jung[9].

Death and Burial

Helge Jung died on January 3, 1978[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4].

Why It Matters

Helge Jung ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67]

FAQs

Where was Helge Jung born?

Helge Jung was born in Malmö[2].

Where did Helge Jung die?

Helge Jung passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Helge Jung's parents?

Helge Jung's father was Victor Jung[8].

What did Helge Jung do for work?

Helge Jung worked as military officer[6].

Where did Helge Jung go to school?

Helge Jung was educated at Lund University[17], Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18], and Military Academy Karlberg[19].

What awards did Helge Jung receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[21], King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[22], and Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23].

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Helge, Victor
    Family name Jung
    Sibling Torsten Jung, Erik Jung, Märta Jung +1
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