Henning Elmquist

Swedish civil servant, politician, cabinet minister and county governor (1871–1933)
Person human Q5710064
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Henning Elmquist

Summary

Henning Elmquist is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eskilstuna parish[2]. He was born on December 5, 1871[3]. He passed away in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4]. He died on August 23, 1933[5]. He worked as a social politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Eskilstuna parish[2], Henning Elmquist…
  • Henning Elmquist died in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4].
  • Henning Elmquist was born on December 5, 1871[3].
  • Henning Elmquist died on August 23, 1933[5].
  • Henning Elmquist is buried at Solna cemetery[7].
  • Henning Elmquist held citizenship in Sweden[8].
  • Henning Elmquist worked as a social politician[6].
  • Henning Elmquist held the position of Over-Governor of Stockholm[9].
  • Henning Elmquist held the position of Q110292852[10].
  • Henning Elmquist held the position of Minister for Social Affairs[11].
  • Henning Elmquist held the position of governor of Örebro County[12].
  • Henning Elmquist's education included a stint at Uppsala University[13].
  • Henning Elmquist was educated at Lund University[14].
  • Henning Elmquist received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[15].
  • Henning Elmquist received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Henning Elmquist is recorded as male[17].
  • Henning Elmquist's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Henning Elmquist's Commons category is recorded as Henning Elmquist[19].
  • Henning Elmquist earned the academic degree of Licentiate of Philosophy[20].
  • Henning Elmquist earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Henning Elmquist's family name is recorded as Elmquist[22].
  • Henning Elmquist's given name is recorded as Henning[23].
  • Henning Elmquist's described by source is recorded as Q22341356[24].
  • Henning Elmquist's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[25].
  • Henning Elmquist's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[26].

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Origins and Family

Henning Elmquist's place of birth was Eskilstuna parish[2]. He was born on December 5, 1871[3].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[13], a university[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1477[29], headquartered in Uppsala[30] and Lund University[14], a public university[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1666[33], headquartered in Lund[34]. Academic degrees include Licentiate of Philosophy[20] and Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Henning Elmquist's professions included social politician[6]. Positions held include Over-Governor of Stockholm[9], a county governor of Sweden[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1634[37]; Q110292852[10]; Minister for Social Affairs[11], a public office[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1920[40]; and governor of Örebro County[12], a public office[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1639[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[15], a grade of an order[44], in Sweden[45] and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[46], in Finland[47], founded in 1919[48].

Death and Burial

Henning Elmquist died on August 23, 1933[5]. He passed away in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4]. Burial took place at Solna cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Henning Elmquist born?

Henning Elmquist's place of birth was Eskilstuna parish[2].

Where did Henning Elmquist die?

Henning Elmquist passed away in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4].

What did Henning Elmquist do for work?

Henning Elmquist worked as social politician[6].

Where did Henning Elmquist go to school?

Henning Elmquist was educated at Uppsala University[13] and Lund University[14].

What awards did Henning Elmquist receive?

Honors received include Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[15] and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . finngraven.se. Retrieved . finngraven.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q124695768. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Henning
    Educated at Uppsala University, Lund University
    Place of burial Solna cemetery
    Country of citizenship Sweden
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