Hjalmar Branting

Prime Minister of Sweden (1860-1925)
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Hjalmar Branting
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Hjalmar Branting was born on November 23, 1860, in Klara Church Parish[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] and died on February 24, 1925, in Stockholm City[12][7][2][4][13][1][14][5][9]. A citizen of Sweden, he belonged to the Church of Sweden. He was the son of Lars Gabriel Branting[15][9] and Emerentia Maria Charlotta af Georgii[9]. He married Anna Branting in 1884[10][11][9], and they had two children, Georg Branting and Sonja Branting-Westerståhl[10][11][9]. He was educated at Uppsala University[9][16] and was buried at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery[17].

Professionally, Branting worked as a politician, diplomat, journalist, and editing staff[18][9][16][11]. His political career included serving as a member of the Second Chamber from 1897 to 1925[18][9][16]. He held the office of Prime Minister of Sweden on three separate occasions: in 1920, from 1921 to 1923, and from 1924 to 1925[18][9][16]. For his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[19][20][9].

Hjalmar Branting

Summary

Hjalmar Branting is a human[1]. Born in Klara Church Parish[2], he… he was born on November 23, 1860[3]. He passed away in Stockholm City[4]. He died on February 24, 1925[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and editing staff[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Klara Church Parish[2], Hjalmar Branting…
  • Hjalmar Branting died in Stockholm City[4].
  • Hjalmar Branting passed away in Gustav Vasa parish[11].
  • Hjalmar Branting was born on November 23, 1860[3].
  • Hjalmar Branting died on February 24, 1925[5].
  • Hjalmar Branting is buried at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery[12].
  • Hjalmar Branting's father was Lars Gabriel Branting[13].
  • Hjalmar Branting's mother was Emerentia Maria Charlotta af Georgii[14].
  • Among Hjalmar Branting's spouses was Anna Branting[15].
  • A child of Hjalmar Branting was Georg Branting[16].
  • A child of Hjalmar Branting was Sonja Branting-Westerståhl[17].
  • Hjalmar Branting held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Hjalmar Branting's professions included politician[6].
  • Hjalmar Branting worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Hjalmar Branting worked as a journalist[8].
  • Hjalmar Branting worked as an editing staff[9].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of member of the Second Chamber[19].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[20].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[21].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[22].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of party leader[23].
  • Hjalmar Branting held the position of editor-in-chief[24].
  • Hjalmar Branting's education included a stint at Uppsala University[25].
  • Hjalmar Branting received the Nobel Peace Prize[26].
  • Hjalmar Branting's religion is recorded as Church of Sweden[27].

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Origins and Family

Hjalmar Branting was born in Klara Church Parish[2]. He was born on November 23, 1860[3]. His father was Lars Gabriel Branting[13]. His mother was Emerentia Maria Charlotta af Georgii[14].

Education

Hjalmar Branting was educated at Uppsala University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and editing staff[9]. Positions held include member of the Second Chamber[19], a member of the parliament of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1867[30]; Prime Minister of Sweden[20], a public office[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1876[33]; party leader[23], a position[34]; editor-in-chief[24], a position[35]; Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden[36], a public office[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1876[39]; and Sweden's Minister for Finance[40], a public office[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1840[43].

Recognition

Hjalmar Branting received the Nobel Peace Prize[26].

Personal Life

Hjalmar Branting was married to Anna Branting[15]. Children include Georg Branting[16], a fencer[44], 1887–1965[45], of Sweden[46] and Sonja Branting-Westerståhl[17], a jurist[47], 1890–1981[48], of Sweden[49]. His religion is recorded as Church of Sweden[27]. Political affiliations include Swedish Social Democratic Party[50], a social democratic party[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1889[53], headquartered in Stockholm[54] and individual applicant[55].

Death and Burial

Hjalmar Branting died on February 24, 1925[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm City[4], a stad[56], in Sweden[57], founded in 1863[58] and Gustav Vasa parish[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden[59], in Sweden[60], founded in 1906[61]. Burial took place at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hjalmar Branting include The Branting Monument[62], a sculpture[63], in Sweden[64], founded in 1952[65] and Brantingtorget[66], a square[67], in Sweden[68].

Why It Matters

Hjalmar Branting ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include The Branting Monument[62], a sculpture[63], in Sweden[64], founded in 1952[65] and Brantingtorget[66], a square[67], in Sweden[68].

FAQs

Where was Hjalmar Branting born?

Born in Klara Church Parish[2], Hjalmar Branting…

Where did Hjalmar Branting die?

Hjalmar Branting died in Stockholm City[4].

Who were Hjalmar Branting's parents?

Hjalmar Branting's father was Lars Gabriel Branting[13]. Hjalmar Branting's mother was Emerentia Maria Charlotta af Georgii[14].

Who was Hjalmar Branting married to?

Hjalmar Branting's spouses include Anna Branting[15].

What did Hjalmar Branting do for work?

Hjalmar Branting worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and editing staff[9].

Where did Hjalmar Branting go to school?

Hjalmar Branting was educated at Uppsala University[25].

What awards did Hjalmar Branting receive?

Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[26].

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  29. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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